[amazon forums]fans of k dramas please help (2013 14, i)

Posted on Jan 2, 2013 9:11:32 AM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 2, 2013 9:12:26 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I've started watching Can We Get Married? with Sung Joon and Jung So Min (drama has now finished airing). The first episode was very good - opens with H proposing to h - epic fail ring is hidden in ice cream and she chokes on it. Second attempt at proposal, in hotel room, was much more successful. This drama has the earliest steamy kiss scene between any H/h of a drama - occurs less than 7 minutes into the drama. Looks like show may follow at least 3 relationships. Jung So Min plays a 28 year old school teacher (which I think is significantly older than her real age) and is not sweet like her Playful Kiss character.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 2, 2013 11:40:50 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: I've watched all but the last 2 episodes of Can We Get Married and the one thing I've learned is that I would NEVER want a Korean Mother-in-law. Holy cow, those mamas are AWFUL. I like the main pairing of So Min/Sung Joon, but my favorite pairing is actually the secondary pairing of Ki Joong/Dong Bi. He's rich and she's abandonded her family. In the beginning they've dated for five years and he breaks up with her in order to enter into an arranged marriage. At first you think he's just the biggerst jerk ever, but as the drama goes on you realize that he's loving her the best way he can given their circumstances.

They do get their HEA though. The story of the older biker couple is adorable. And the couple getting a divorce is almost painful to watch because it is so real. This drama is not easy to watch and all the characters are flawed in many ways, but I have really really enjoyed it. I just don't know how they're going to wrap it all up in the last 2 episodes. I've been watching it on dramafever. I didn't really mention it here, because I don't know that it will satisfy in the romance department. The main H is VERY beta and most of other Hs (and I'm using the term loosely) have some pretty big flaws. And the h's aren't exactly perfect either.

Really it's a bunch of messed up people just trying to figure it all out.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 2, 2013 12:39:28 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 2, 2013 2:58:41 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - Re: Can We Get Married? - glad to hear that its stays good - I continue to be impressed with the cable shows.

I'm also thinking of watching The King of Dramas, which is also wrapping up - has anyone been watching this drama?

I did watch Baby-faced Beauty over the holidays - the H really was the best thing about this drama - he truly was adorable - always seemed so surprised that the h liked him. Do think the writers were not very creative on the storyline over the last ten episodes - just seemed like they repeated the same plot over and over. I guess I need to check out School 2013...

ETA: Korean Mother-in-laws - I was trying real hard to come up with examples of good

mothers/mothers-in-law from all of the K-dramas I've watched - I could only immediately come up with two - H's mother from Playful Kiss (she is a hard one for anyone to top) and perhaps h's mother from Wonderful Life - I'm sure there are a few others but as a general rule they are very hard to find.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 2, 2013 5:47:01 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 I agree with you about Baby Faced Beauty, I thought the same thing about the plot. Overall I liked it but it isn't one of my favorites. About good mothers, the heroine's adoptive mother in My Princess was really likable, and also had some great funny scenes with the hero. I also agree, the hero's mother in Playful Kiss was great.

On another note, there's a new teaser for "That Winter the Wind Blew"! I hope they release a full length English subbed trailer sometime soon, because the teaser seems too short and too condensed. Having watched the movie with English subs though and posted its summary here on this thread before lol, I know the basic plot. The cinematography looks really good so far :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZkYxoYoTHk Another show I'm excited for is a new anime called "Amnesia", it will start next week. I looked for an English synopsis and found an English subbed PV which gave me an idea of the plot. The art looks great. This show seems to have an atmospheric tone filled with mystery and uncertainty, given that the heroine wakes up one day and basically doesn't remember anything. This anime has the potential to be a really good and intense mystery/romance.

Here is the link to the trailer without English subs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE5Z7CenyuQ And here's the link to the English subbed PV, that gives some synopsis of the plot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmcbIxmjgYA So now I have three shows I'm really looking forward to, "Pretty Boy Next Door", "That Winter the Wind Blew" and "Amnesia". One show I'm following and enjoying now "Cheongdam Dong Alice", and one show that I might check out when it starts "7th level Civil Servant" (I'll wait until a trailer or teaser is released first). The new year is looking good with the upcoming shows, so far :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 2, 2013 7:44:52 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: One other drama with an excellent mother-in-law was The King 2 Hearts. The queen mother was AWESOME and pretty much took the h's side even over the H. One of my favorite scenes was when she basically called him out for being a great big baby and being the one to cross the line in saying "let's break-up" she was just fabulous. But most kdramas have got the meanest nastiest mother's in the world. They are truly scary.

I'm still on the fence about That Winter The Wind Blew. I don't love Song Hye Ko for her

acting, but the rest of the cast is strong. It's one I'll check out, but am prepared to drop if I need to.

I'm so excited for Flower Boy Next Door, less then a week before it's premiere!! YAY! Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 3, 2013 4:33:57 AM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 3, 2013 12:17:11 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Stumbled across this YT video of Prosecutor Princess - Park Shi Hoo is the actual singer- I won't say his singing is as great as his acting - but hey, it's PSH and I figured that we could all use a PSH fix until the next episode of Cheongdamdong Alice on Saturday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOeAgDcaPms ETA: Actually, the h's mother in Prosecutor Princess was also pretty good (how many mothers will fake an illness for their child) - not as great as the Playful Kiss or King 2 Hearts mothers, but still a very good one.

Also, not sure if anyone mentioned these drama cliches: the H shower scene - highlighting his abs of course. I thought they were very creative in how they were able to have such a scene in The Princess' Man (well before indoor plumbing). Also, seems if H returns to Seoul via airplane, he is always wearing sunglasses which he whips off when he leaves the airport (I know I've seen this in at least three different dramas).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 3, 2013 3:47:20 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 3, 2013 3:50:24 PM PST GMB says: Hi Guys, Do you remember me? I hope so. :) However, I haven't posted on this Amazon discussion board in a while. I took a break from Korean dramas, and when I returned...YA Entertainment announced it was going out of business. I found this to be incredibly sad news; not only for those who lost their jobs, but for those who were fortunate enough to buy some of their favorite dramas.

Anyway, I'm posting now to let everyone know that there are still some Korean dramas available for purchase at Right Stuf.com Keep in mind these titles are on sale. There's a coupon code that you can add to your order!

The YA Entertainment titles include: City Hunter (I think there's only 4 left) Secret Garden (I think there's only 2-3 left) Tamra Island Prosecutor Princess

Tree with Deep Roots Will it Snow for Christmas? (The last YA Entertainment title) Since I stopped posting, I've seen "Tree with Deep Roots," (a personal favorite), and Vampire Prosecutor 2 (I still don't know what to think)... Also, Taiwanese dramas "Fated to Love You/ You're My Destiny," (not a personal favorite), and "In Time with You" (Like good literature; thoughtful and lovely.)

Also, I'm finally watching "Queen In-Hyun's Man." for the first time. :) I'm only 3 episodes in, but it's taking me a bit to get use to the pace of the transitions between "past" and "present."

In addition to this drama, I've been re-watching "Thank You." It's the only melodrama genre/Korean drama that I love.

Take Care and Happy Drama Watching-GMB Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 3, 2013 9:36:21 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @GMB: So good to "see" you back on the thread! I really have missed your insights. I can't wait to hear what you think about Queen InHyun's Man. It's in my top 5 now. LOVED IT. It's funny that you mention Thank You, because I just watched and rec'd it not very long ago.

And D.M. just finished it not long ago as well. I really enjoyed it too mostly because the Hero was wonderful. Thank You managed to be a Melo and yet still give you hope and make you feel uplifted. It was wonderful. Thanks for the info on the purchases. It really is too bad that YA is no more. That really seemed to be one of the best resources for buying these dramas outside of asia. I think it's sad that it seems like watching these dramas is becomming more popular, but apparently there isn't enough demand to buy. Anyway welcome back and happy drama watching!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 5, 2013 3:18:58 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 5, 2013 3:19:16 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: So I've watched episode 9 of Alice at Viki, and you guys this drama just makes me cry. My heart breaks for Se Kyung, who does sincerely love Sueng Jo, but also wants him for what he can offer her. My heart breaks for Yoon Joo, who gave up someone she loved because she truly believed it could never work for them. My heart breaks for Sueng Jo, who just wants someone to love him sincerely for himself, and even though he really has found that it's tainted by money. I was struck by a moment in this episode when Se Kyung was talking with Tommy Hong and he was threatening to expose her and offering her a chance to leave and study in Paris. She tells him that she really does love Sueng Jo and he in turn tells her that her love is ugly. With tears in her eyes, she asks him why its ugly for her to love someone and still want something more for herself, but it isn't ugly for In Hwa (Yoon Joo's sister-in-law) to do the same. It just hit me that all of these arranged relationships between the elite are just as "ugly" if not more so then someone who has nothing trying to find something better for

themselves. For Se Kyung, she learned that "love" isn't enough by itself to have a life, so the fact that she now loves someone who can give her the "more" that she needs as well, does that make it less love? Does that make her a bad person?

I agree that deceiving someone as sweet as Sueng Jo is terrible. But I feel for her. She has walked down this path to a place where she really feels that she can't go back. Even if she tried to explain, would he listen and understand? Could he really, with his past, understand and forgive her? In her heart she intends to love him completely. Does it really matter that she only allowed herself to give into that love once she knew he had money? I just don't know. And that's what makes this drama so interesting. And Yoon Joo is equally sympathetic to me. It's like she's always walking a tight rope just hoping that a foot doesn't slip. All because these two women were born without the means to make a good life for themselves. It isn't that they didn't work hard. It isn't that they aren't smart. It is simply that the station they were born to will never let them reach their dreams on their own. I hope everyone gets to be happy in the end. They've suffered for it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 2 of 2 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Jan 5, 2013 4:19:10 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Rashell I agree with your post. I loved Se Kyung's speech at the end of episode 9 to Tommy Hong, I think he himself will start caring for her after this :) Se Kyung's love is just as true- so she also wants a good life for herself, her family, and any off spring they may have in the future...that is not wrong. The hero is adorable and sexy, but he needs to understand that being a successful person is part of who he is, so Se Kyung loving all of him does not in any way lessen her love for him. She was willing to give up a very good offer that Tommy Hong made her, in order to be with Seung Jo, so I'd say her love is very real.

SK's only mistake was lying to our hero after she found out from her friend that he is the CEO and sending him that calculated letter. If only she had told SJ the truth from the beginning there would be no cause of misunderstandings. I hope that the writer will not make a conflict between our H/h because I'm really liking them together, they're so cute. I also agree with you about Yoon Joo, and I hope she gets an HEA with her husband. I'm feeling that this drama is kind of heavy on social study, rather than a right-out drama/romance show.

Overall I continue to enjoy this show, and I hope that it won't disappoint as it enters its second half.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 5, 2013 4:41:11 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: On another note, I've been watching a very good J-drama called Piece, I discovered it two days ago on dramacrazy (10 episodes are already up and subbed and I've already watched them, but each episode is 30 minutes long though ) . The last 3 episodes are still not subbed but I hope they sub them soon. If I had to put this drama in a genre I guess I'd put it in the romantic suspense genre (it is very atmospheric). I'm looking forward to see how the mystery

will be solved by our heroine, and whether or not the man she fell in love with (our male lead) in high-school is a villain or not (he is very difficult to read, one of the most difficult to read actually. Up to this point, and we're at episode 10, and I still can't tell).

The story starts with the death of one of their high-school class mates, and they all meet again at the funeral. The girl's mother asks our heroine Mizuho to find out the identity of her daughter's boyfriend. That's how the story starts as the heroine tries to put the pieces together, and find the missing piece.

And last but not least, Reader123 about shower scenes, one of my favorite shower scenes happens in My Princess when the hero runs out of the shower with only a towel around his waist, because the water is cold.

Oh and speaking of some drama clichĂŠs, I want to add they always drink soju (some sort of Korean liquor) in dramas lol.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 5, 2013 7:48:43 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I did finish watching the family drama Can We Get Married?, which followed 4 relationships - three ending in HEAs and one in divorce. I was actually very happy that the one couple's relationship ended in divorce, as the h of this couple was great (I found her to be one of the more likeable characters of this drama) while the H was complete slime. The last few episodes seem to hint that the couple might reconcile, but the H was so worthless that the h was well rid of him. The cutest couple was the 50 year old aunt and her 43 year old twice divorced biker boyfriend - they provided the comedy/light moments of the drama. While I didn't think this drama was a comedy, I also didn't find it to be overly angsty or melodramatic (crazy mothers aside). Overall, it was a family drama that I liked (but didn't love). As a side note, the H in Smile, You still remains my favorite k-drama beta hero - the beta H in this drama seemed a little too ineffectual.

I also have just started watching The King of Dramas - I really like the h - not sure yet about the H. So far, the show is doing an excellent job of mixing hysterically funny with sad.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 7, 2013 12:50:22 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: Awww the first episode of Flower Boy Next Door was ADORABLE! Our h is definitely agorophobic, she mentions at one point that it's the first time she's left her house since last fall.

We don't learn in this episode what has made her afraid to live in the world, but we do get a sense of how lonely and scared she is. The H is exactly the opposite. This boy is like a firecracker. He's practically bursting with life and energy. He's clearly in love with the girl who is now his cousin's girlfriend, although they do have some kind of past between them.

The cousin is the neighbor that lives across the way from our h, and the one she's in love with.

She sets her day to wake up when he does; to watch tv when he does; exercise when he does, eat when he does. The show does a split screen at this point to show how if they only shared the same space they would be doing these things together. Jin (Kim Ji Hoon) is very aware of

his quiet neighbor across the hall and he already looks out for her leaving her milk just outside her door every morning. At the end of this first episode, the H has caught the h peaking into his cousin's window and goes tearing over to confront her. I can't wait for tomorrow's episode.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 7, 2013 1:56:41 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Rashell thanks for the recap about the first episode of Flower Boy Next Door. I watched most of the first episode raw and I think that this show is off to a good and promising start. Now I'm waiting patiently/impatiently for the subs, hopefully it will get subbed by this evening or tomorrow :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 7, 2013 3:22:10 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: D.M.: I'm hoping that dramabeans will be re-capping this one as well, but I guess we have to wait until tonight to find out. I don't know if viki has their license in order yet for this one, so that may mean waiting for dramafever subs which usually take a little longer. I agree that the start was promising. Let's just hope it stays that way.

I watched an old drama that had been rec'd on the very first page, but I somehow didn't get around to watching called Beautiful Days. The h in this one is a orphan who travels to Seoul to find her "sister" from the orphanage. The H is the rich son of a record exec. He has a younger sister that he loves and a younger half-brother that he resents since he was born before his mother died. The H in this one is cold and unfeeling on the outside and we only get glimpses of his real feelings in the beginning. He hires the h to tutor his younger sister who is kind of rebeling. She also works at his record store. He is attracted to her from the beginning and it isn't long before he can't stop seeking her out. The younger brother also falls for her and he is exactly the sweet kind typical kdrama second lead. There is a HUGE birth secret/murder secret in the H's family that is waiting in the wings to wreak havoc on everyone.

The H is jealous and possessive, and that can make him be a pretty big jerk to the h at some points. She's very sweet and not at all sassy, but she does have a strength to her that keeps the H from walking all over her. This drama does have some of the typical kdrama makjang elements. There's the birth secret, the noble idiocy, and the dreaded illness. But it is sweet and does have an HEA. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 10:41:47 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - Beautiful Days sounds wonderful. I love tsundere heroes!

I've been watching Cheondamdong Alice and it is amazing, except that I get really anxious about all the maneuvering and secrets going on in the background. I really, really want this

couple to have their happy ending. I just finished watching episode 7, Secretary Kim/Jean Thierry Cha is my new favorite Kdrama hero, it helps that he is uncannily beautiful.

While watching Alice, I've also almost finished watching To the Beautiful You, after the sad, heartbreak at the bridge with the second lead, I've been a bit nervous about watching the last episode, it just really freaks me out that its over, wah!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 11:27:31 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Welcome to the power of Park Shi Hoo. He's a favorite in this thread especially with Reader123. He's the only drama actor to take a role as second lead and by the end of the drama end up with the girl, twice! My favorite Park Shi Hoo drama is The Princess' Man. But I also really liked Family's Honor and Prosecutor Princess. His two role changing dramas are Queen of Reversals and How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor. Those two are actually pretty good too. There is just something about Park Shi Hoo that makes him irresistible besides his pretty face.

And Pretty Boy Next Door continues to be darling. Dramabeans is re-capping (YAY!) so now if we can just get Viki subs so I don't have to wait for dramafever I'll be so happy with this one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 8, 2013 11:57:13 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Park Shi Hoo's smile makes me giddy. I like this show so much, I've even started to feel sorry for Seo Yoon Joo, she's a tragic figure masquerading as an accomplished woman.

I hope a romance happens between Secretary Moon and Han Se Kyung's friend, because they are freaking adorable.

So Queen of Reversals and How to Meet a Perfect Neighbor are series where he's a second lead who in the end gets the girl? I'll give FH and Prosecutor a try too.

Please let us all know when Pretty Boy next door has subs, I watched the first few minutes and it looks phenomenal. I really like that actress.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 12:14:52 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Hey Jennifer, it seems that many of us on this thread are following and really enjoying "Cheongdam Dong Alice"! I felt that episode 10 was the heaviest episode yet in this show, so prepare yourself. I don't know why but it felt like it was preparing the viewers for major drama lol (I hope I'm wrong). By the way I've just learned a new word from you "Tsundere",

and I agree I love Tsundere heroes too :) On another note, I watched the first episode of Amnesia, and I just keep wondering how much work went into the characters' eyes! The art is great. Anyways this anime is off to a good start, but I still can't figure out who the main male lead is. I hope that in the next episode or two we'll know for sure who the main male lead is. I hope that our heroine will find her past and HEA. I like the atmospheric and mysterious atmosphere, and the feeling that everyone is hiding something from our heroine.

Rashell wrote: And Pretty Boy Next Door continues to be darling. Dramabeans is re-capping (YAY!) so now if we can just get Viki subs so I don't have to wait for dramafever I'll be so happy with this one.

Reply: I agree, and I hope that the subs will be ready soon!

Jennifer wrote: Please let us all know when Pretty Boy next door has subs, I watched the first few minutes and it looks phenomenal. I really like that actress.

Reply: I really like her too, she plays the heroine in You're Beautiful which was one of my first K-drama shows that got me hooked into K-dramas. Happy watching :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 1:09:43 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Tsundere is pretty neat, right? "but it felt like it was preparing the viewers for major drama lol" Definitely, you just know that there's a storm brewing, because up to this point (well, other than her ex stealing her money and running off to South America) the show has been pretty breezy and lighthearted.

Can I say again how adorable Park Shi Hoo was when he was pacing around talking to his doctor friend about the heroine. Plus the part with the soy sauce and Tommy Hong, classic!

D.M. I really like her too, she plays the heroine in You're Beautiful which was one of my first K-drama shows that got me hooked into K-dramas. Happy watching :) Ah ha! That's why seemed so familiar, the long hair really threw me.

Amnesia sounds pretty good, is it based on a manga?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 1:14:22 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I did finish watching The King of Dramas, which I enjoyed/liked (but didn't love). The h, who I really liked, is a newbie drama writer who was forced out of the industry due to a dirty trick by the H. The H, a cold-hearted, emotionless, much hated drama producer trying to stage a career comeback, hires the h to be the writer for his comeback drama. This H is also on meds - wonder if it's a new kdrama trend? In addition, at 38, he is one of our older kdrama

heroes. The second male lead (Siwon) is a childish, over the top, prima donna, hired as the lead in the comeback drama. His role is purely comic relief - and as a departure from kdrama norm, he never falls for the h, but he does become less childish by the end of the drama. In addition, the OW, hired as the female lead and a former girlfriend of the H, is generally a nice person (at least by kdrama standards). The first half of the drama focuses on the obstacles thrown at the H/h to keep the comeback drama from ever reaching production, while the second half focuses more on issues associated with the production of the drama. Overall I thought the drama did a good job of combining the funny/ridiculous with the sad and after a brief turn into melodramaland did give our H/h their HEA. Jennifer - If you think Secretary Kim/Jean Thierry Cha (Park Shi Hoo) is uncannily beautiful in Cheongdamdong Alice, you should watch The Princess' Man for PSH's dark broody hero (my all-time favorite hero and drama) - he's truly gorgeous.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 1:29:34 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer apparently it is based on a game (one of my above posts contains the link to an English subbed pv that is basically a synopsis of the plot). The synopsis has a lot of potential.

If I were to describe the first episode of this anime simply, it would be "atmospheric and kind of strange". I'm guessing the heroine must be feeling that her surroundings are strange, and that's the feel of this episode. I know that things will become clearer with the coming episodes, hopefully. But I think that the heroine is a bit too calm for someone who just woke up without memories, the only explanation I have for that is that she probably is still in a daze, and she's trying to cope by maintaining her calm (even though her nervousness comes through and through). So far I'm enjoying this anime, and I hope it will continue to be good.

And yup those Tsundere heroes are yummy!

About the heroine in Pretty Boy Next Door, I agree she does look a bit different with long hair. About "Alice" I think you'll love the end of episode 10 (when you get to it), since you really liked the soy sauce scene. Tommy Hong looks like he's about to pass out in that end scene of episode 10 (I really like his facial expressions lol).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 8, 2013 1:31:47 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: the synopsis says Princess' Man is a Romeo and Juliet story, so this must have a super sobfest ending, right?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 8, 2013 1:43:24 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 8, 2013 1:56:36 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says:

Jennifer - The Princess' Man does have a HEA for our H/h.

ETA - I tend to avoid any drama which doesn't have a HEA for the lead H/h. With that said, while the lead H/h in several of the melodramas mentioned in this discussion thread have a HEA, not all of the other characters may come out alive (second male leads are particularly prone to death). As it relates to The Princess' Man, Park Shi Hoo's character and his heroine both live and are together in the end.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 1:45:58 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 8, 2013 1:52:50 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: So I've watched the first to episodes of Hundred Year Inheritance starring Eugene (Save the Last Dance for Me) as Min Chae Won and Lee Jung Jin (9 ends 2 outs) as Se Yoon. This is the new weekend drama airing now that May Queen has ended. Weekend dramas are not usually my cuppa, but this one has potential I think. And not just because I like both lead actors. Chae Won is married to the rich only son of a cheabol family and, to put it midly, has the mother-in-law from HELL. This lady is CRAZY and hates the h for "taking" her precious son away from her. Lest we think that precious son is worth all this drama from mommy, we quickly find out he's a cheat, a drunk, and an abuser. Chae Won has been married and living with this "family" for three years. She's finally ready to call it quits after her husband cuts her throat with a broken wine glass and her mother-in-law tries to rip her hair out. She's gathered a ton of evidence of her husband's infidelity and abuse to use as leverage to leave her marriage with the means to be independant. But of course mommy does not want to give her anything, and there is concern at the company that a divorce would finish off any confidence the company board still has in the son after all his mistakes and scandals. So since the son has confessed to mommy that his wife is so unhappy she's actually taking medication for depression, mommy decides the perfect out is to simply have daughter-in-law committed. So off they ship her to the mental hospital. This is where our hero comes in. He's just returned to Korea after a couple of years in the states working through the loss of his girlfriend/wife (not sure exactly) and he comes to the hospital to meet his doctor friend who treated him after the accident that killed her. There he runs into our h trying to escape and she offers him her wedding ring as payment if he'll help her; slipping it into his coat pocket. He wants no part of this plan and it isn't long before the attendants come and drag her away. But she smartly crushes up the seditives they've been giving her to take and slip them into the coffee that she offers to her attendants. Then she makes her escape. It's raining and she's being chased which causes her to fall down an embankment, hitting her head on a rock, and falling right into the road just in front of our hero driving away. He's too good a guy to leave an unconscious woman in the road, so he takes her to the nearest medical hospital for treatment. He recognizes her as the woman from earlier that day so while she's lying there he slips her ring back on her finger. The nurse comes in the room at exactly that moment and jumps to the conclusion that they're married to eachother. Our h wakes up then and realizes that she has no memory of who she is. The nurse assures that it's okay because her husband is right there.

Cha Won looks up at Se Yoon and calls him "Yebo". End second episode. I thought it was a great start even with the amnesia. At least the memory loss coming in the beginning and being used to tie our two leads together. You can see the H resisting getting involved, but he can't bring himself to walk away from this beautiful woman who is looking so lost. The preview for the next episode shows her "family" coming to claim her at the police station and

our hero looking unsure and questioning them as they try to take her away. Anyway, I think I'm going to keep watching this one.

ETA: Jennifer, The Princess' Man does have an HEA, but I won't lie that you won't shed tears.

But it really is an almost perfect drama. The h is strong and has morals and beliefs that are unwavering even in the face of her family's resistance. The H grows from a carefree youngman to a somewhat bitter rebel and sports a mane of glory that is unmatched. This drama has twists and turns with each episode that keep you moving quickly onto the next to see what happens. The villian is fabulous in that you hate him, but still see that he loves his daughter. The secondary romance of the former Princess and her husband is also moving. It is a fabulous drama from the first episode all the way through to the last.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 3:39:34 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I can't wait to watch it, if my house wasn't so disgusting (and I didn't have guests coming over) I'd veg out right now with PSH! Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 5:20:15 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: So I found out about Alice here and the same with Flower boy next door, where does everyone find out about shows? Especially new shows coming out?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 5:36:19 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 8, 2013 5:49:52 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - I use a couple of websites: Dramabeans - it provides drama recaps and upcoming news http://www.dramabeans.com/ Dramawiki http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Upcoming_KDrama Soompi - includes discussions on drama http://www.soompi.com/ ETA: I also watch most of my dramas on Good Drama. The dramas can be categorized by type and include ratings. To find older dramas to watch, I usually sort by "romance" and look for dramas with a substantial number of ratings above 9.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 5:44:10 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 8, 2013 5:44:34 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - In addition to an awesome story, The Princess' Man also had a fabulous OST. This MV includes a few scenes with PSH and his "mane of glory" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZhrt51HyY0 Rashell - Saw that both I Miss You and School 2013 are getting short extensions.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 6:03:13 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: I don't love extensions because they tend to ruin the flow of the story. In the case of school, I think they have time to make it work. But I Miss You was in its final three episodes so I worry that adding an episode right at the climax won't be good for the ending. Plus that drama is just buckets of tears. I don't know that I need another hour of pain. Maybe they can use that hour to write an AU episode where everyone is happy for the whole hour.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 7:50:39 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Thanks for the info Reader, I'll check out all of those sites, I want to find more and more dramas!

What does OST stand for? Also, what are extensions and an AU? Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 8:02:14 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer, AU means Alternate Universe OST means original soundtrack, and OTP means "one true pairing" meaning the H/h Rashell your description of "Hundred Year Inheritance" seems like this is a heavy show, is this show a melodrama/romance?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 8:40:11 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 8, 2013 8:42:34 PM PST GMB says:

For Rashell Anderson: I wanted to thank you for your kind words. It was very kind of you to write. ❤ ❤ ❤ I've kept up with this discussion via e-mail, and I'm glad to see everyone (Reader123, D.M. (Lover of all Things Heart), aly, and many others) are still writing and developing the discusion.

It's strange--I loved, loved, "Thank you" enough to add to the drama selection of my dvd collection. I know many of you had concerns that the heroine was too weak, but I felt she was well matched by the hero (and his tough guy personality.) As well as, our little heroine "Spring" (who talked and wasn't afraid to speak up for herself).

I'll let you and everyone know how I feel about "Queen In-Hyun's Man" (which has now been translated to the "Queen and I" on dvd. ) when I finally finish it. Right now, I don't feel the same connection to it that I felt for "The King2Hearts," but I'm enjoying just watching it...Also, the change of pace from dramafever.com to Hulu.com. ***FYI: The first episode of "Flower Boy Next Door" has been posted to dramafever.com. Just look at the bottom of their under the section entitled "Coming Soon to Dramafever.com.

Finally, for better understanding of what I'm watching... I sometimes supplement dramas with recaps/reading from the following the blogs: Dramabeans.com, and Soompi (which is confusing, in it's organization to me) and Thundie's Prattle.

There's also a discussion of mostly Korean dramas on Facebook. It's called the "YA Entertainment" discussion group. You don't have to own any YA Entertainment films or sets to join. Just be willing to see people write in, who own a ton of dramas, and love to talk about dramas.

Happy Drama Watching, P.S. I'm becoming more intrigued by "Flower Boy Next Door," but I believe it's because I didn't watch... "Shut Up! Flower Boy Band" or Flower Boy Ramen Shop."

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 8, 2013 8:46:35 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - an extension means that the drama will have more episodes than originally planned - this usually results in slowing the flow of the story. You will find that the OST/original sound tracks of kdramas are highly addictive. I usually become addicted to at least one from each drama. I will say that I found a lot of great dramas from the various postings on this thread.

I really enjoyed the first episode of Flower Boy Next Door - it reminded me a little of Flower Boy Ramyun Shop - with the H on the airplane (he sorta looked like Jung Il Woo - but not as good looking) - and his relationship with the OW. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Jan 9, 2013 6:51:29 AM PST Amazon Customer says: Jennifer, like Reader, I find most dramas where she does but I also love Koala' s Playground.

She does k- drama as well as TW and J dramas. If you have time, I found MANY of the dramas I' ve watched and loved by watching youtube music videos. You just type in Asian drama mv or k drama mv and a whole slew of them pop up. Or if you have a favorite song odds are someone has used it using clips from various shows. When/if I have free time that' s how I find them.

My computer needs a new battery so I' 've slowed down on some drama watching in order stretch the life before I get a new one. But when I do I will come back and give all my details on what I' 've been watching. Happy drama watching everyone!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 9, 2013 10:24:14 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: D.M.: I thought Hundred Years was supposed to be a Family/Romance drama so I was surprised by all the melo in the first episode. But I'm hopeful things will lighten somewhat once the H goes into full protect mode. Somehow even with all the crazy angst of the first episodes there is a light hearted tone to the show. The h's family is sweet and funny. And the H seems to have great parents too. I'm giving it a few more episodes to hook me. I'll keep everyone posted.

GMBH: I think my love for QIM was somewhat enhanced by watching it at the same time as K2H. It was so nice to have a sweet rom/com after some of the heavy scenes in K2H. But it really is such a sweet love story and the OTP's chemistry is some of the best ever (I'm sure being in love in real life helped).

Reader: Flower Boy Next Door totally has me with the first two eps. I really liked the other two flower boy dramas, so that makes me more confident that this one will be good too.

Aly: I'll look forward to your update once you get that pesky computer in working order again!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 9, 2013 6:13:17 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I watched and loved the second episode of Flower Boy Next Door, both it and Alice are hits with me - so far 2013 is looking good. The only complaint I have with Flower Boy is that it's a cable show and each episode seems to be about 20 minutes shorter than the network dramas - I want those 20 minutes!

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Posted on Jan 9, 2013 6:34:10 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: good idea about youtube, aly.

So are the specials extensions then? Do you watch them after the numbered epis?

I'm really enjoying dramabeans, so many reviews for shows I've never heard of, jackpot!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 9, 2013 9:34:12 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 9, 2013 9:35:16 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I don't think the specials are extensions Jennifer, but I haven't really watched a special so I can't say for sure. I know that an extension means that they add an episode or two or three to the main show, whereas I think a special is sort of a look back at all the best moments of the show after its finished its run. But again I can't say for sure, so I'll leave it to those who have watched a special to confirm if I'm wrong or not.

Reader123 I've watched episodes 1 and 2 of Flower Boy Next Door subbed, and I too am loving this show, it's off to a great start. Aw our hero (he really won me over in the second half of episode 2) and Watanabe (I loved him from the first moment he appeared outside of the heroine's window by mistake lol) are adorable. I also love Jin who quietly takes care of our heroine, and I like Jin's funny roommate who is too slow to figure things out. And of course there's our heroine who seems to have suffered some traumatic experience in her past, she is so sweet and lovable but also introverted.

I'm glad that "Flower Boy Next Door" and "Amnesia" are off to a good start. I'm also glad that "Cheongdam Dong Alice" continues to be really good. I'm so looking forward to "That Winter the Wind Blew" and I hope that it will continue this great streak of new shows. I'm also probably going to check out "7th Level Civil Servant" to see if it will be interesting for me or not.

Oh and Rashell please keep us updated on Hundred Year Inheritance after a few more episodes have aired at least, since you're watching it. I might be interested in checking this show out if it turns out good.

Last but not least, Reader123 I won't say that "Flower Boy Next Door" and "Alice" are top favorites of mine until they've reached their end! lol. However I can say that so far they are hits for me too, with "Flower Boy Next Door" probably edging out "Alice" for me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 10, 2013 5:47:55 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Producers of Queen In-Hyun's Man have a new 20 episode time-travel drama named Nine which will air after Flower Boy Next Door concludes. It sounds like it might be good. http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/01/casting-finalizes-on-the-drama-not-titled-court-lady/

I watched the first two episodes of Hundred Year Inheritance - found the lead H/h plot interesting - not sure I care about any of the other storylines. Dramawiki doesn't show number of episodes - hopefully not more than 20 or so. D.M. - as Rashell indicated this is listed as a family drama, not a melodrama, but hey, even Family's Honor, which I consider the best family drama took a brief walk on the melo side.

I am also looking forward to Level 7 Civil Servant (love Joo Won) - it starts Jan 23. So I am currently following Alice, Flower Boy Next Door and Jeon Woo Chi. May keep watching Hundred Year just for the main couple.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 10, 2013 9:14:26 AM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 10, 2013 9:16:02 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - like D.M. I haven't watched a lot of specials but I think their nature depends.

Playful Kiss had seven YT 10 minute specials which showed the H/h post marriage - if you liked Playful Kiss these are "must watch". These would be watched after watching the 16 episode drama. I also watched a Hana Kimi (original Japanese version) special which should be watched somewere around the middle episodes. Boys Over Flowers also had 4 very short specials showing the F4 characters 5 years later (you get the conclusion of the secondary romance in one of these specials). These would also be watched after watching the drama series. I also think some of the specials are created when for some reason (star accident for example) an episode can not be filmed and aired in it's normal timeslot. These are as D.M. indicated more scenes from episodes that have aired to date - and probably aren't worth watching. I personally haven't watched one of these.

I continue to watch past Kim Jae Won dramas - the one I have currently started watching is a real oldie (2002) named Romance - the h is actress Kim Ha Neul. It's a student/teacher romance (he's 19, she's 25 - hmmm this seems to be the ages in all of the student/teacher romances that I've seen). They meet when the h is visiting the H's town from Seoul - they fall in love (him at first sight) and both lie (him about is age and her about her job). So far, the H is very sweet (not arrogant like in FBRS) and the OM (also in love with the h) is looking like he may be the villian in this drama (like Save The Last Dance For Me) - but to early to tell.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 10, 2013 1:56:50 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Cool thanks for the information, this is all so new to me.

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Just watched the first two epis of Flower Boy Next Door, ah-mazing, I'm in love with this show.

My favorite part is when Enrique is talking to her and says, 'one nod is fine.' Something so sweet in the way he smiled at her, badump, badump.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 12, 2013 12:51:24 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 12, 2013 1:08:39 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: While impatiently waiting for VIKI to finish subbing ep 11 of Cheongdamdong Alice, I thought of a few more k-drama tropes: - For entertainment, k-drama H/h spend alot of time either at 1) karaoke Kang Suk (PSH)/Dan Ah (Family's Honor) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU3-hIrVn-M or 2) the sauna (where they usually eat hard boiled eggs) PSH's Queen of Reversals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvbyXfZtTQs & PSH's Prosecutor Princess (at 2:06) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u-oOxinDYw - For snacks k-drama folks eat alot of roasted sweet potatoes (usually sold by street vendors) alas don't recall PSH ever eating sweet spuds... but the cute lead couple from Smile, You roasted sweet potatoes twice (no scenes of the potato roasting in theses videos but they do show the cute couple) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUdOAbLS6js http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsgAJYdxkSY Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 12, 2013 1:33:21 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I saw the roasted sweet potatoes in Darling Girl Choon Hyang and also in City Hall.

Another trope, buying shoes for the heroine; it's in Boys Over Flowers, Delightful Girl C.H and You're Beautiful.

I finally finished watching To the Beautiful You, the end was nice, but kinda underwhelming, I was hoping for a real kissing scene instead they hug, the way I hug a close friend, arrghhh.

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Jennifer - if you thought the ending of To the Beautiful You was underwhelming, you should see the endings to the original Japanese Hana Kimi and the Taiwanese Hana Kimi - those were really underwhelming. The final scene in the Japanese remake of Hana Kimi was the best of the four (its very similar to the Korean version, but the H has actually moved to the US to be with the h.

Also, did you catch Park Shi Hoo's cameo in Delightful Girl Choon Hyang. Also, you might want to watch the 2 episode drama Hyang Dan Jeon - its a cute spoof on the Choon Hyang myth. Its helpful to read the Dramabeans write up to understand all of the references.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 12, 2013 8:01:10 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 12, 2013 9:11:27 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I didn't see the PSH cameo, but I'm only on episode six, so maybe I haven't gotten to it ye?

I'll check out Choon Hyang, it sounds fun. Er, meant to write Hyang Dan Jeon.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 12, 2013 8:28:33 PM PST T-Rexy says: I was flipping through the channels a few days ago and i caught a Choi Siwon drama being shown on an sbs affiliate. Any news on that one. The drama description says his character is an arrogant actor.

You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 12, 2013 9:07:08 PM PST cbela says: I haven't watched any kdramas since "I do, I do".... but there's supposedly a remake of "Thank You" in tawainese coming "Angel's Happiness" with Ming (Zhong Wu Yan). Also Peter Ho (Summer's Desire) coming out with a tw drama too! :) But I had again rewatch Hindi Bollywood that is my favorite "kuch kuch hota hai" is found on youtube. :) Made me cry, laugh, dance, and sing!! Definitely fun and heartfelt!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Jan 13, 2013 12:02:37 AM PST Last edited by you on Jan 13, 2013 12:04:55 AM PST Adnana says:

I'M 5150, The Choi Siwon drama in which he plays an arrogant actor is called "King of Dramas", and it recently finished airing on SBS. Choi Siwon plays the second male lead, not the hero, though.

From what I've heard, this show is a quirky comedy -- also, well-acted and well-written. It got good reviews from critics but, for some reason, it didn't do very well with the public, ratings-wise. Dramabeans recapped it.

Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Jan 13, 2013 10:22:35 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Okay I've watched episode 11 of "Alice" and I guess I felt it was not as interesting as some of the previous episodes. I haven't watched episode 12 yet, when it gets subbed I'll check it out.

I've also watched episode 11 of "Piece" subbed, I hope the remaining episodes get subbed as soon as possible. I continue to enjoy this show, but the male lead is too skinny. He has a good looking face and beautiful gaze (specifically when the camera focuses on his face), but I keep thinking that if only he had a few more pounds on him he would have been perfect for the role he's playing.

Now onto another subject, talking of remakes, apparently there will be a TW remake of You're Beautiful. Of course for me, nothing will ever top the original K-version. However I know that if/when this show gets posted subbed I will check it out (at least the first few episodes to see if I'll like it or not), because I like the basic storyline and it will be fun to see what a TW version would do with it.

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I'M 5150 - Siwon was the second male lead in the drama The King of Drama which just finished airing. I did watch and enjoyed this drama. Siwon's role was mostly comic relief - he was a childish somewhat over the top character. As a twist on the k-drama trope he was never in love with the h - his real love was money. Spoiler - in the end he ended up with the second female lead.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 13, 2013 11:19:49 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. - did you ever watch the J-drama remake of You're Beautiful - it lacked the charm and humor of the k-drama verison. I expect the TW version will be better than the J version but never as good as the k version. I struggle sometimes with the japanese humor - way too over the top and slapstick for me.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 13, 2013 11:45:13 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 I did watch a few episodes of the J-version but I didn't really like it. Like you I expect the TW-version will probably be better than the J-version, but like you said not as good as the original K-version.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 13, 2013 12:02:13 PM PST cbela says: Who will be in tw drama of "YB"? Is it coming out this year??

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 13, 2013 1:58:13 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I don't really know, but here I'll post the link of a teaser for the TW version, and maybe you'll know some of the actors? Park Shin Hye (sp?) the one who played the heroine in the Korean version, makes a cameo appearance in this teaser, I know her. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiYJnfUkN7k Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 13, 2013 2:01:55 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Per article on Koalas Playground re the remake of You're Beautiful - Jiro Wang is the H and "No word on airing channel or date, clearly it'll be pre-filmed and then sold to one of the cable networks." http://koalasplayground.com/2012/11/17/park-shin-hye-to-cameo-in-taiwan-version-ofyoure-beautiful-with-jiro-wang/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 13, 2013 10:43:15 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 13, 2013 10:44:23 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I'm stumped and need help with the name of a drama I found last week (but forgot to save), I'm pretty sure it was a korean drama. Here's what I know about it; There's a rich grandfather, he wants his granddaughter back and plans to raise her in his home but the evil'ish stepmother gives him her own daughter instead, he doesn't realize and accepts the girl. Then the stepmother treats the real lost granddaughter like something you scrape off

of your shoe. Any clues what this one is called?

P.S. I went back and rewatched the wine in the face scene, PSH looked pretty different!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 14, 2013 4:18:23 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - sounds like Country Princess - see dramawiki write-up http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Country_Princess Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 14, 2013 4:59:41 AM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 14, 2013 5:35:40 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. - re ep 11 of Cheongdamdong Alice - I really hated the scene where the H is down on his knees proposing and the h leaves to answer her phone - really writers this is the best you can do??? Doesn't give you warm fuzzies that the h deserves our poor broken H - would it be too much to ask for the writers to show that she always puts him first?

ETA - Overall I thought ep 11 was too contrived - I wasn't feeling the angst in the scenes that were suppose to be angsty - hopefully the writers improve...

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 14, 2013 8:03:21 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Reader123, are you in my mind or something?! lol. I felt exactly the same way about episode 11, as you did, and I'll quote this part again "Overall I thought ep 11 was too contrived- I wasn't feeling the angst in the scenes that were supposed to be angsty- hopefully the writers improve..."

I couldn't agree more.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 14, 2013 9:31:02 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: Yeah, I have to agree that this week's Alice episodes weren't as strong. I found myself disliking both the H and h this week and actually my sympathy for Sueng Jo took the biggest hit. The way he presented Se Kyung to his father and In Hwa was rude and presumptious IMO. He had not even asked her to marry him yet and just announced they were getting married in public. He knew the reaction they would get, and I'm pretty sure he knew who would be taking the heat for that plan and it wouldn't be him. He in no way protected her.

Even when he asked her leave the room when his father was insulting, all I could think was that it NEVER would have happened if he'd behaved properly. I was actually glad she left

him to answer the phone. I thought he deserved it. He was NOT putting her first at all. He was using her to score points against the people he was angry at. Not cool with me AT ALL. And Se Kyung just seems to be getting colder and more calculated which I don't like either. I know she's going to have to toughen up if her life with Sueng Jo is going to work. I mean she'll live in a world of sharks and she's clearly going to be the bait. But still. I'd like to see more soft moments from her again.

Hundred Year Inheritance continues to be kind of crazy. This mother-in-law is unlike anything I've ever seen. She's seriously in love with her son and it's creepy as heck. But the chemistry between the leads is really good. And it's sweet to watch him feel protective of her because he's her "savior". I'm actually getting behind evil mom's latest plan to make it look like her daughter-in-law is having an affair with the man who saved her. More screen time for Eugene and Jung Jin together only makes this drama better. I don't love any of the other characters yet, but the family dynamic is cute. And the divorced couple pretending to still be married are great comic relief.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 14, 2013 10:14:29 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I think Cheongdamdong Alice needs to move on from the "will they be exposed" arc - it's dragging on too long and doesn't seem that suspenseful/angsty.

Rashell - I thought the mother of Smile, You also had a crush on her son that was creepy - but I blamed it on the 15 episode extension and the writer struggling for plot.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 14, 2013 11:32:30 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: Many kdrama mothers are obsessed with their son's in an unhealthy way, but this woman takes the cake. She really is in love with him. She wants to be his wife. It is beyond anything I've seen in any other drama. This lady is crazy.

Flower Boy Next Door continues to be so dang cute. I love this hero so much. He has the bubbliest personality. I just want to hug him. It's so nice to have something different from the typical cold hero. And Dok Mi is adorable. I already love all the boys and HATE all the girls but our herione. Now I'm just hoping everyone falls for her, and she just gets to love them all. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 14, 2013 12:04:38 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: OMG lol, she wants to be his wife?! Did she actually say that in the show? Wow...

About Flower Boy Next Door I haven't watched episode 3 yet. I hope it gets subbed soon!

Aw, I'm kind of surprised that you hate all the girls in this show, except the heroine of course.

I think that editor/chief for the web-toons where Jin and his friend work, is very funny and I like her (she looks like she's one straw away from a breakdown lol, but in a very funny way).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 14, 2013 12:12:39 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Ah, that's it! Thanks Reader123.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 14, 2013 1:37:27 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: I guess I should clarify that I hate the other two "love interest" girls. The first love of Enrique (who loves Tae Joon, Dok Mi's crush) comes off as bratty and immature. Dok Mi's mean girl from school doesn't seem to have changed her ways. She's a manipulator and user.

And you can just tell she's a heinous b!t@h. I do think the editor and ajumma next door seem like they could be decent.

The mother hasn't expressley said she wants to be his wife, but she complains openly that the h is trying to take her son from her. She basically told the h in this last episode NOT to have sex with her husand anymore since her mental state isn't good. She actually put on lipstick and kissed his shirt in one episode to make the h think her husband was cheating. And FREAKED when the h totally caught her since she didn't wipe the lipstick off her mouth. She about melted when the son gave her a hug in the last episode. And these are just a couple of examples. It is flagrant. Just watch even one episode. This lady is not shy about being obsessed with her own son. It is soooo strange and creepy. Really.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 15, 2013 8:53:09 AM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 15, 2013 8:55:57 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I finished watching Kim Jae Won's 2002 drama Romance, which I thought was good (but not great or a favorite). While it's a student/teacher romance (when drama starts he's a minor of 19 and she's 25) the H/h fall in love before the student/teacher relationship arises. Unlike other dramas with this theme, this drama's initial focus is on the H/h attempting to overcome the issues/negative ramifications associated with their relationship. Like Flower Boy Ramyun Show and Hello My Teacher, this drama does have a time jump (three years) but it happens mid-way through the drama, not at the end. In addition, the H is a nice guy, never childish or arrogant. While the tone of the drama is serious (it's definitely not a romantic comedy) it's not over the top like a lot of melodramas and no one is crazy (closest is the H's mother, but I think I've concluded that for the most part kdrama moms are all borderline crazy). The secondary relationship involves the H's sister and the OM, who is the closest to a villain that this drama has.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 15, 2013 10:33:35 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Oh Rashell in that case I agree, I dislike both love interests too because both girls seem vapid so far.

On another note, I watched the new episode of Amnesia and I am simply loving this show, this episode was even better than episode 1. In addition there are some unexpected plot twists that were introduced in this episode, and that ending was sooo good. I'm really looking forward to the coming episodes!

On the other hand, I'm waiting patiently/impatiently for the subs for episodes 3 and 4 of Flower Boy Next Door, I'm loving this show too.

Now speaking of older shows, I've watched an older show called "Stairway to Heaven", I watched it about one month ago, and what can I say? To put it simply, this is the melodrama of melodramas I'd say. After a while of watching it, I skipped some episodes, and watched the last few episodes. I don't know if any of you have watched this show before, but there is no happy ending here. I don't think there is a single character in this show that ended up happy lol.

However what I really liked about this show is the love of the two male leads for the heroine, it was just intense and amazing. The heroine was likable, but she annoyed a little after a while, because when she became an adult I wanted her to stand up for herself against her evil step sister and step mother. So yes this show has an over the top storyline, many makjang (Rashell did I use this word correctly?) elements, and no happy ending, but I just thought I'd share that I watched it and see if any of you has watched it before?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 15, 2013 11:25:02 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: HA! Yes, you used makjang exactly right! And I have checked out Stairway to Heaven. It has the same actress from Beautiful Days, Choi Ji Woo. And Kwon Sang Woo is the H. But yeah, it's pretty much a great big depress fest. It reminds me of Autumn in my heart with Song Hye Ko as the h and Song Sueng Hyun as the H and Won Bin (OMG-so would have picked him) as second lead. Both of those dramas are like one bad thing piled on top of another with nothing but death at the end. They do have H and second leads who ADORE the h, but it's so tragic that it just hurts to watch.

Keep us posted on both Piece and Amnesia because they sound worth checking out once they're a little further into their run. And I also can't wait for Flower Boy subs. I love that drama so far.

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Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I'm waiting anxiously for Flower Boy subs too. Why oh how is it taking so loonnnnggg?

Episode 4 raws are already out too!

I just watched My Tutor Friend, total crack up movie. The leads have a lot of chemistry and the ending made me smile and laugh like a madwoman.

I'm also almost through watching Heartstrings, pretty good series with adorable leads, but the 100 year celebration part of the show is seriously dragging the pace down. There just had to be a better way to get the two leads together, it's like Glee Club's Regionals mania, but more annoying.

But there is something that seriously cracks me up, the lead male character, Lee Shin, he's always wearing these awful cardigans, there's a point during the show where he is dressed like Waldo (but without the hat). I wonder if it was deliberate?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 15, 2013 12:03:50 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Oh Rashell, you've watched Stairway to Heaven too, and I'm glad I used the word "makjang" right! About Beautiful Days, does it have a happy ending? If it does, then I'll probably check it out sometime. Also that one you're talking about "Autumn in my Heart" isn't the actor you mentioned (who plays the main lead) the same one who plays the lead in My Princess? Haha it's hard for me to imagine him in a "melodrama of melodramas" (that's the new term I'm using for very heavy melodramas lol), when he's so charming in a light show like My Princess. Oh and I'll keep you updated about Piece and Amnesia (I hope they continue to be good to the end, but we'll see).

Jennifer, I think the reason it's taking a while for the subs for Flower Boy Next Door is because Viki does not have the license to sub it, and Viki are the really fast ones. I'd say by this evening episode 3 of Flower Boy Next Door should be subbed, and by tomorrow evening episode 4 should be up too. I too wish Viki was doing the subs, we'd have had the subs on the same evening instead. And lol about Heartstrings, I've watched it months ago (liked it, but it isn't a favorite of mine), so I don't remember what their wardrobe was like in the show, but your description made me laugh.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 15, 2013 12:52:40 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: I loved that movie. Probably my favorite of the Rom/Com type. My very favorite kmovie is A Moment to Remember. It is NOT and HEA. But I loved it anyway. There was just nothing more wonderful then watching this manly man fall completely in love with this girl. And watching him take care of her while she loses her mind is beautiful and heartbreaking. And even in the end, he's pulling out every last stop to get her to remember him even for just a moment. I completely fell in love with Jung Woo Sung. And I've always loved Son Yi Jin. Anyway it is a beautiful and tragic love story. So if you're starting to watch

kmovies too, this is definitely one I'd recommend. @D.M.:Yeah, Beautiful Days does have an HEA despite pulling the dreaded illness card which was surprising. And yes, the lead male in Autumn in My Heart is the same as in My Princess. And as handsome as Song Sueng Hyun is, melo acting is NOT his strong suit. So yeah, I enjoyed him much more in My Princess and I wish he'd stick a little closer to that type of role instead of trying so hard to be a "serious" actor. I watched Autumn in My Heart mostly because it had Won Bin who has not done another full tv drama since (and who is unbelievabley hot). But wow is it a downer. And it has one of my least favorite kdrama makjan elements - fauxcest. If you at any point think someone is your brother or sister and have done so for more than a day or two they shouldn't be your love interest.

I hate that Viki seems to be having a harder time with getting licensing. They are by far the fastest and tend to have the best quality subs as well. I wonder if they became a "pay" site as well if it would help them. I'd be willing to subscribe to get faster subbing if it meant they could get all the shows I want to see.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 15, 2013 1:10:18 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Here's a pic of the Where's Waldo outfit; http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/korean-dramas/images/31976602/title/heartstrings-lee-shinlee-gyu-won-photo Such a fashion failure for a handsome guy.

So by tonight Flower Boy Next Door, sigh, I feel like tonight will never come. I'm so impatient, this is now my favoritest show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 15, 2013 1:38:20 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Welcome to the downside of watching "live", waiting for subs. Episode 3 of FBND is now up at dramafever.com.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 15, 2013 3:53:56 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - It's really annoying! But I have tons of other stuff to watch. Thanks for the tip on dramafever, I just watched episode 3, Watanabe is really growing on me.

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Posted on Jan 15, 2013 4:32:01 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - if you start crushing on Kim Ji Hoon (Jin Rak) he does have a couple of other cute dramas - Love Marriage and Stars Falling From The Sky. I thought both dramas were enjoyable, with likeable H/h. In Love Marriage Kim Ji Hoon is a divorced divorce attorney and the h is a bubbly matchmaker pretending to be divorced. In Stars Falling, the h is left raising her 5 siblings after the death of her parents and the H is a lawyer that she has obsessed over for the past 5 years.

I do agree that the downside of watching an excellent drama live is waiting for the next installment - it's even worst if an episode ends in a major cliffhanger.

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Rashell I generally don't mind if the H/h are step brother and step sister, as long as they're not blood related I don't mind, because they're not actually brother and sister even if they are called that. Oh and I'm glad to hear that episode 3 of Flower Boy Next Door is up and subbed, I'm off to watch it now!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 15, 2013 8:20:35 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: Okay so major Autum in My Heart spoiler ahead.......the H and the h are brother and sister until it is discovered that she was switched at birth. He is early teens and she's just preteen (I think) when they find out. The girls are switched back. She returns later all grown up and they fall in love knowing exactly who the other is. I can handle step-siblings falling for each other. But two people who really were bro and sis for that many years, it was a little much for me to swallow Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 15, 2013 9:04:27 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Oh okay Rashell, now I see where you're coming from.

On another note, I've just watched episode 3 of Flower Boy Next Door subbed, and I continue to really like this show. I love the feel of it, and the light yet melancholy atmosphere (I'm guessing that this show will become heavier on the drama in its second half, but right now I'm loving the lightness).

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Kim Ji Hoon is freaking adorable, the Stars Falling series sounds especially good. 'light yet melancholy atmosphere' the hints of Go Dok Mi's past and that horrible fluffy coat woman's part in it is soon to come crashing in on the budding romance between the leads. I LOVED that Jin Rak found her broken shoe+rescued cat story ridiculous and wasn't the least bit impressed by her. He's an astute man.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 15, 2013 10:25:40 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer I agree, Go Dok Mi's past will most probably have a lot with driving the drama in this series. And yes the fluffy coat woman is the one I dislike the most in this show, even though she comes off as a harmless, albeit somewhat annoying, airhead now. However we know from the flashback that she obviously has some sort of connection to Dok Mi's past, and I'd bet she had a part (whether small or not, we don't know yet) in whatever Dok Mi's trauma is.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 15, 2013 11:30:52 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I'm kinda afraid to find out what she did to Go Dok Mi, the fact that she bullies her friends too is especially ominous.

I can't wait to see how the beach visit goes, the little preview where the Kim Ji Hoon says, 'I found her first,' total squee moment.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 16, 2013 6:32:29 AM PST Amazon Customer says: Jennifer, I just finished Stars Falling the other day. I believe you will enjoy it. I had put it off for along time but after starting it was really good. Especially at first. In maybe the 3rd episode the h has to take a job as a bar hostess, which is the equivalent of an escort, that scene where she interacts with the H is one of the most heart tugging scenes in my drama watching yet. But, just me here, I didn't find the romance element all that strong in this drama. It was really funny and the first comparison that came to mind was King 2 Hearts. The h in Stars had to really step up her game and become a leader like the H in K2H. So I felt the drama

was more about character growth as opposed to romance. The romance seemed forced, but the love between kids and adults was real and some of the best. I do recommend it though and if you decide to watch I hope you enjoy :) Still dealing with PC issues so I am doing a lot of rewatching at the moment and doing Netflix. I just finished It Started With a Kiss (y' all know I' m happy about that one!) and will start TKA in a few days. Will hopefully start Operation Proposal today after I finish up Protect the Boss. I had started Full House 2 but it got put on hold as well as all the other things I had planned on watching. Watching on an iPod is really hard, as is typing, so I will patiently wait, lol. Glad everyone is enjoying all the new shows!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 16, 2013 8:35:44 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Latest episodes of Flower Boy Next Door remain very good (watched ep 4 unsubbed with Dramabeans write-up) - here's hoping this drama doesn't suffer with mid-series draggyness like so many other dramas. However, I'm not going to complain about how long the subs are taking with this drama as I'm also following Jeon Woo Chi and the subs for that show are taking almost a week (no exaggeration). I'm actually not minding UEE in Jeon, for the first half of the series she was under mind control by the baddies and was a somewhat zombie like killer (it helps that she has only been told she's beautiful once, unlike Ojakgyo Brothers where I'm convinced it was written in her contract that it had to be mentioned at least once per episode). The drama has been interesting in that it followed one storyline for about ten episodes then did a time jump and started a new storyline. Overall, not much of a romance, but a good action drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 17, 2013 9:26:33 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Flower Boy Next Door continues to be delightful, and I'm really enjoying it.

I've also stumbled upon another drama called "Queen of Ambition". I just clicked on the first episode to check it out, and was surprised by the level of intensity, and ended up watching the first two episodes. This one has one of the most intense opening sequences I have seen so far, with the heroine being the first lady and the hero being the head of the bureau of investigation (or something like that). Then by the end of this really intense sequence, we flash back to twelve years before to see how our H/h met and what happened to them. It also opens with the male lead (hero) saying this sentence: "the one who wants revenge must dig two graves".

So I'm thinking this melodrama/romance will be about revenge, love and hopefully redemption or maybe tragedy. The relationship between the H/h in this one definitely reminds me of the relationship between Maru and Jae Hee in (Nice Guy/Innocent Man), but in this show it's more extreme, and it seems like it will be the main relationship. So far, it has my attention and I will watch a few more episodes to see where it goes.

I've also finally finished watching the first 4 episodes of "Hundred Year Inheritance" and this

one did not capture me storyline wise or emotionally. However Rashell I agree that that mother in law is very creepy and annoying. I think when this show has finished its run, I'll decide if I want to watch more of it or not.

So right now, the shows I'm following: Flower Boy Next Door (really liking) Cheongdam Dong Alice (liking) Queen of Ambition (still don't know) Piece (really liking) Amnesia (really liking) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 17, 2013 9:38:35 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: So I finished I Miss You today, and shockingly no one dies. It does have an HEA for the main pairing, but poor Harry/Hyung Joon is completely crippled and without his memory.

This drama leaves me with so many mixed emotions. These three people suffered so much, and poor Harry will continue to suffer forever. In the end it really is about not letting revenge run your life. It's about how forgiving and moving on isn't for the other person but really for yourself. But my heart just breaks for Harry. Yes, his love was twisted, and his mind was poisened with hate. But after everything he went through, I don't really blame him for being so dark. And it kills me that he person he turned to for 14 years, left him for someone from her past. I know that for Kdrama first love is endgame. But it really just seemed so wrong this time that such a short aquaintance could trump a 14 year long relationship. Up until the very last moment he still lived for his Zoey. The most heartbreaking part of this last episode was the "what should have been scene". It had the three kids playing together as the best of friends; young and happy. This is a drama I'm glad I finished, but don't think I'll watch again.

Way too many tears.

I also watched the first two eps of Queen of Ambition because I love Su Ae and I don't think Kwon Sang Woo is too bad to look at (seriously did you see his body in this one OMG!!!).

Anyway, I'm not sure I'm ready for another heavy drama even with Flower Boy Next Door leaving me all giddy. And I can tell that I'm going to hate the h again. I'm really not ready for another drama where the h drops the guy who's loved and taken care of her for over a decade.

Just lived that drama. I think this is one that I'll watch after it's done.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 17, 2013 9:55:51 AM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 17, 2013 11:08:22 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Rashell from your report I feel so glad that I dropped I Miss You early on, or else I would have felt enraged for what they did to HJ/Harry's character and the contrived storyline. This show was a mess.

I agree with you about Queen of Ambion; the male lead (hero) is good looking, and his body is hot this I confess lol. I just hope that they give the heroine a good reason for doing what

she apparently has done. I'm just hoping that it's all one big misunderstanding between the H/h in this, and since I haven't watched a melodrama in a while so I'm kind of prepared for watching more of this show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 17, 2013 11:13:24 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: A little Queen of Ambition behind the scenes info...the woman who throws the banana peel at the H in the second episode is his wife in real-life. She said that they had to do over ten takes. I'm betting she was loving that. LOL. And yeah, you would have been so upset for Harry. Seriously, Yoo Seung Ho has these eyes that just emote so much that no matter what awful thing Harry was doing my heart still ached for him.

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Oh and I agree with you about Yoo Seung Ho, he's a good actor and of course I've already talked about his beautiful gaze before.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 17, 2013 11:44:24 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I'm totally in love with Flower Boy Next Door, I love Enrique and after seeing the way he treats the heroine, I can't imagine her even looking twice at Tae Han, he's pretty, but sorta bland.

I've also just started watching Flower Boy Ramyun, Cha Chi Soo is uncanny valley beautiful and kiss scene almost made me fall off my treadmill (I watch and walk) and the story has me in raptures, which is a good thing because I just got an overload of angst from watching Coffee Prince (Han Gyul just found out that Ko Eun Chan is female + artist chick and music dude are fighting/brooding/whining again and I needed a fun break from all that). BTW, does Coffee Prince have a happy ending? I don't want to know details, I just can't bear it if one or both characters ends up with an inoperable tumor or jumps off a bridge at the end.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 17, 2013 12:57:46 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.:Yup, that's the scene. How adorable is that. I love those little meta touches in dramas that are kind of a wink at the audience. So cute.

@Jennifer: Oh, Coffee Prince. LOVE LOVE LOVE that drama. And yes, it does have a HEA for everyone. No terminal illness in this one. I won't give any specific spoilers except to say that you're getting to my favorite part of the drama which is where Han Gyul turns into the BESTEST BOYFRIEND EVER! He's is sooooo adorable in his love for Eun Chan. So jealous that you're watching that for the first time. And yes, Jung Il Woo is simply stunning.

He really is almost too pretty sometimes. You should check him out in Return of Iljimae with his mane of glory. OMG! It's the most beautiful thing ever. I really liked Flower Boy Ramyun Shop and the other Flower boy drama Shut Up Flower Boy Band. Really so far I think all 3 of the flower boy dramas will be a hit for me. Shut Up also has a great kiss scene.

And if you want the drama with the most and probably the best kissing scenes Queen InHyun's Man is one to check out. TVN is the network for all the flower boy dramas and QIHM, and since it's cable that means more and better kissing. Win! Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 17, 2013 1:11:17 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I keep hearing great things about Iljimae, so I'll def have to check it out.

Speaking about kiss scenes, I've been wondering about them, in some of the dramas, like To the Beautiful You, for example, the kissing is absurdly chaste. So TVN must be like the Showtime of Korea.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 17, 2013 1:22:31 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - It's generally a pretty safe bet that any drama recommended on this thread will end in a HEA for the lead H/h - I can say that every drama that I have recommended or discussed, except for Bridal Mask, has a lead H/h HEA. On occasion there may be a discussion of a drama that doesn't have a HEA but it's usually mentioned in the discussion. In addition, while the lead H/h in recommended melodramas have a HEA, some of the secondary characters may not come out alive (second male leads are particularly prone to death). So, depending upon the drama, you might avoid becoming too attached to these characters.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 17, 2013 2:49:47 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: In the last couple of years there have been a few cable stations decide to get into the drama game and yes similar to here cable has less strict guidlines for kissing and dialogue. tvN, OCN, JTBC are the networks that have had the best dramas IMO with tvN being my personal fave. They aired all the flower boy dramas, Queen Inhyuns Man, Answer Me 1997, both of the I Need Romance Series all of which I either loved or really liked. Sometimes the kissing scenes are toned down due to the actors age. To the Beautiful You would be an example of that. Sulli (the h) is young, only 19 (only 18 last year) so not yet and adult in Korea. Minho the H was only 21 so just barely an adult. And Lee Hyun Woo was only 19.

Plus Sulli and Minho are also "idols" meaning they're part of the k-pop industry and they are very strict about image in some of the management companies. That would mean that a passionate kiss from a 19 year-old idol would be potentially to damaging the "innocent" image an idol must maintain.

Honestly one of the many reasons I love watching Korean drama is the insight into a different culture and way of life. I find it facinating.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 17, 2013 11:00:25 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Reader - good to know, I've gotten rather attached to the second leads.

Rashell - So there must be some pretty intense kissing in Queen Inhyun?

So, just wondering, what do you think is different about Taiwanese dramas versus Korean ones?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 18, 2013 6:45:08 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I would describe the difference between the two (k-drama vs tw-drama) as the difference between watching a big screen movie and a made for TV movie. Kdramas (at least the really good ones) have amazing cinematography, outstanding sound tracks, beautiful actors, great directing, wonderful storylines and unmatched emotional intensity.

This is not to say that there aren't a few really good TW-dramas - I really liked Autumn's Concerto, Mars and Summer's Desire - all of which are melodramas that have the emotional intensity of a kdrama. As it relates to TW-drama rom/com, the focus seems to be more on the comedy and for me at least they lack the emotional punch of the k-drama rom/com. However, I will say that the kissing scenes in TW-dramas are usually much hotter than in the K-dramas.

As it relates to Thai-dramas, I find them to be like over the top soap operas. Also, I don't enjoy the slapstick humor of a lot of the j-dramas.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 18, 2013 9:58:08 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: Jennifer: I agree with Reader in that kdramas just have a higher production quality then other asian dramas. They stories also seem to have more emotional intensity. TW dramas and J dramas on the rom/com variety can sometimes veer a little too far into the silly slapstick territory for me. Summer's Desire is my favorite TW drama and it is now fully subbed and hd quality on dramafever.com, so that is a good one to check out. They also have Autumn's Concerto as well, another really good TW drama. Both of those are of a more melo romance

variety.

Now about the kissing in Queen Inhyun's Man, a topic that I've deeply investigated, it is FABULOUS! Here's a link to the tip-toe kiss, probably one of the most passionate of the series in episode 11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GV81ZwIJIo. I always forget how much I love the music in this series as well until I watch clips again. Anyway the first kiss in this drama comes in the 4th episode, and there's another in the 5th and still more as the series goes on. So with this drama not only is there good kissing, there is a lot of good kissing. Plus these two actors were falling in love in real-life while filming this drama, so I think that added to the intensity of the relationship on screen too. It's such a cute drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 18, 2013 10:10:47 AM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 18, 2013 11:50:23 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I agree with Reader123, I will say that the TW ones lack the emotional intensity of the Kdramas, and also like Reader123 the OST and production usually looks cheap for the TWdramas. But it is very rare to find a TW drama with awkward kissing. As for J-dramas I like some of their romance/drama shows. The thing though with J-dramas is that I feel they make more dramas about social issues and friendship problems, slapstick or wacky comedies with some romantic elements, or crime/investigation dramas. But they don't make as much romance/dramas. However when they make a romance/drama, generally speaking it tends to be really good (like Hana Yori Dango).

K-dramas however are almost always strong on the romantic elements or romance and emotional intensity, they have the angst/drama/suspense. They also almost always have very good cinematography, high production values, and OST. But with kissing, some of them have good kissing and some don't. "Queen Inhyun's Man" "My Princess" and "Secret Garden" all have some good kissing. The "tip toe kiss" in Queen Inhyun's Man is one of the best kisses ever. I also love the long kissing scene at the Christmas party between H/h in "Secret Garden", and all the emotions it entailed.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 18, 2013 11:09:33 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: While I loved Queen Inhyum's Man, its one of my top 5 favorite dramas, it will come as a surprise to nobody that my all-time favorite kiss scene is The Princess' Man campfire scene with its 5 kisses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Zjkst_y_A Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 20, 2013 9:34:14 AM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 20, 2013 9:35:23 AM PST

Lovely D.M. says: Okay so I started a new K-drama called City Hall, and I will say that I didn't expect this drama/romance show to be as good as it's turning out to be. The first episode of this definitely does not capture the viewer, it's just an okay/average episode. But starting with episode 2 the whole show becomes good and by episode 4 (and that tango between our H/h and then extremely funny last part) the show becomes very good, and by episode 6 the comedy is at a minimum as the drama starts.

I already teared when the heroine on her one woman protest in front of City Hall got hit by eggs. But I'm loving how something so simple as her wanting the pageant money that she won fair and square, somehow is getting her into the middle of a fight for justice in their little city. The hero is an apathetic jerk, but he too is coming around and even if he has his own agenda (which we don't know yet), he is helping the heroine. I've just finished episode 7, so there's still a ways to go with this 20 episode drama, but I hope that the show will continue to be as good. I can already see the romance brewing between our H/h. This definitely has the potential to become one of my favorite shows, but I can't say for sure until I've watched it till the end.

Now as for Piece, I watched the last two episodes subbed. This show is really good, and I loved seeing the mystery get solved. I didn't see that twist about Haruka's pregnancy coming (won't give spoilers). However I felt that the ending was not as good, and left several questions for the viewers. Where is Narumi going and why? When will he be back? Will he and Mizuho be together when he returns? Does he love Mizuho? Because even as she tearfully tells him that she has always loved him and that she will wait for him, in the last episode, he remains silent.

What we do know for sure is that he cares for her, but we don't really know how much, or if he ever loved her. He remains that kind of unreadable character until the end. I can sort of understand Mizuho having a crush on him because he is a fascinating character, but I can't really understand her being in love with him because he is a distant cold character to the end.

Anyways I hope they make a one hour episode special or maybe a followup movie to clarify the ending and show us if Narumi returned to Mizuho. Anyways overall Piece is one of my favorite dramas, it is a really good romantic mystery show.

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So, I started to watch a Taiwanese drama, Easy Fortune, Happy Life, it wasn't bad, but around episode six the hero got the heroine drunk, tucked her into his bed and may or may not have had sex with her. This wasn't the worst part, the heroine acted like nothing happened (tho' she did apologize to her dead granny for her lapse in judgement). Also, she keeps giving him adoring stares, barf.

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Posted on Jan 21, 2013 8:21:20 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: I've watched City Hall and really liked it. It has one of the most romantic scenes in any kdrama I've watched. If you're 7 episodes in and liking it then I think you'll enjoy the rest.

Just always keep in mind where the H started and how far he has to go to be a good guy. That will maybe help when the H is being an ass. He does struggle to be good enough for the h a couple times, but he does come through in the end.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 22, 2013 12:41:43 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: Flower Boy Next Door ep 5 is subbed and up at dramafever. Just FYI. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 22, 2013 5:03:54 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Thanks for the 'fo, Rashell.

Gonna watch it now, yay!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 22, 2013 6:24:49 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Couldn't get onto Dramafever, it's over capacity, oh noes! I need to watch FBND! Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 22, 2013 10:34:20 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 22, 2013 10:36:03 PM PST GMB says: Hi Everyone, I recently finished "Queen In-Hyun's Man." To be honest, I may have to watch it again...The first half didn't match the second half to me. The first half seemed to more about the our heroine, her loud roommate (and the start of her career.) While the second half seemed to make a shift--and focus on why our hero wants to return to the modern day and stay with the heroine. I will say--I truly enjoyed how smart, honest, and genuine the hero turned out to be.

However, my emotions never got involved... I have a feeling it was because it was a certain lack of depth. (Please don't throw tomatoes.)

Did someone mention one of my favorite Korean dramas? I loved and still love "City Hall." I don't think it gets near the credit it deserves. Maybe it's because it's a workplace drama?

(Something that is so common-- both here and in Korea.) Anyway, I really could write a book on what I feel City Hall did well, but I just hope that more people watch it. Good luck D.M. (Lover of All Things Heart.)!

I'm currently re-watching The King2Hearts (on dvd) and Sungkyunkwan Scandal on dramafever.com. The King2Hearts is excellent on dvd. I hope, as I finish it for the second time, that it continues to be something that I return to again and again. It certainly has that repeat quality for me.

There's a few dramas I'd love to recommend. (As if anyone has room on their "to watch list..." :) The first recommendation is Tamra Island (which I recommend watching the 21 episode version on Viki.com). It may seem corny and strange at first, but it really surprised me--in the best way. The second recommendation is "In Time with You." This is a Taiwanese drama--the first one that I've seen--that I enjoyed as much as a Korean drama. Warning: If you hate flashbacks or heroes that are kind and patient, you may not like this drama.

Happy Drama Watching, GMB Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 23, 2013 8:49:02 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @GMB: "If you hate flashbacks or heroes that are kind and patient, you may not like this drama." This made me LOL. How sad is it to hate a H that is kind and patient. Shouldn't that be the ideal? I'll have to try Tamra Island and In Time With You. I noticed that the latter had been added to dramafever. I loved Queen InHyun's Man just for the simple fact that the drama in this drama was about the time difference. These two people loved eachother and wanted to be together and the thing keeping them apart was the fact that they were from different times. Both the H and the h were genuine and good. I loved the simplicity of it. And I thought the two had amazing chemistry. You could understand why he'd be willing to leave his world to be with her. @Jennifer: I HATE when that happens to me. But today you should have both eps to watch, so that's something to look forward to.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 23, 2013 9:07:18 AM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 23, 2013 9:46:37 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Yay - Viki is subbing 7th Level Civil Servant, so I should be able to watch the first episode today.

Flower Boy Next Door continues to be excellent - so far it's doing a great job of mixing the fun with the sad.

Jennifer - if you have trouble connecting to Dramafever, you might try Good Drama or

Dramacrazy - both usually have the subbed version available not too long after Dramafever.

This week's episodes of CDD Alice were much better than last weeks. However, it would have been great if the writer had been able to keep some of the zaniness/fun of the earlier episodes. Unfortunately, we no longer see much of the sidekicks who brought the funny. I am still hoping for a good finish - please no time jumps. I do like that this show has managed to avoid a lot of the usual tropes and I do think that it did a good job of turning the early, expected villains into allies. Unless the ending is exceptional, this drama may end up being just my fifth favorite Park Shi Hoo drama.

GMB - thanks for the info on Rightstuf - I did purchase Prosecutor Princess at a really great price.

If anyone is thinking of watching Hello! Miss - one word of advice: avoid. It ranks as one of the worst dramas that I've watched.

Thought of a couple more kdrama-ism: - In the drinking scenes, there is usually a platter of fruit, but I have never yet seen anyone eat any of the fruit - hopefully it's fake and is passed from drama show to drama show - Couple rings - My Girlfriend is a Gumiho gets my vote as the drama that used them for best effect - so cute - Couple PJs - here's Park Shi Hoo in his having happier times (Family's Honor) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTeAJVIcQdM ETA - looks like 7th Level Civil Servant can be subbed in english but is not licensed for the US...

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 23, 2013 9:47:03 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: I think my issue with Alice is that they spent so much time setting up the "gold digger" plot that it never felt like the OTP had a chance to really become a couple. We got to see Sueng Jo falling in love but not really Se Kyung. I don't feel the connection between them, so that's why I don't love this one. Although it did make me think about people's motivations, and how just because you like that someone has money doesn't mean you can't really like the person as well.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 23, 2013 9:58:02 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - I agree - so far I'm not liking it as much as PSH's other dramas. I think even the gold digger plot is kinda weak.

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Posted on Jan 23, 2013 11:05:49 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: I've finished watching City Hall, and overall I really liked this show. I thought the only drawback in it was that it focused too much on campaigning and the problems that faced our sweet and simple heroine after she became the mayor. I thought if it were more balanced I would have liked it more. I also wished that our hero had told the heroine what was going on when he broke up with her towards the end. Our poor heroine was going through the toughest time and I wanted him to be close to her, not protecting her from afar without her knowledge.

I loved how the heroine stood firm in protecting the citizens of Inju until the end, despite all the pain and all her tears. I also really felt when she had that breakdown in the rain in episode 19, and our hero dragged her out of the rain. But I wanted him to hold her when she was crying her heart out not just stand there (as he tried not to cry himself), but it was a really sad scene.

Even though the hero made her a mayor in the beginning because he wanted a puppet mayor, she never was and he fell in love with her and she inspired him to be a better person. I also liked how the hero took down his bad father (who had denied our hero's existence all his life), and forced him to live out the rest of his life as a retired father. I think this show would have been perfect, if it was a 16 or 17 episode show instead of 20, because there definitely were slow parts that weren't that engaging, but it also had some great parts.

Oh and about that flashback I thought it was kind of similar to "Secret Garden", but "Secret Garden's" flashback was more intense and moving. So I looked up the writer and apparently she is the same one who wrote "Secret Garden" later!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 23, 2013 11:07:36 AM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 23, 2013 11:38:29 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Oh Jennifer I hate when that happens, but I've already watched the new episode of FBND and I'm waiting for ep 6 to get subbed. Edited to add: it appears that FBND is now on viki! which means we'll be getting faster subs from now on :) GMB, Queen Inhyun's Man is a light romantic show, it was never an angst-y/emotional show for me either, because it's not an emotional roller-coaster type show. I just found it a delightful show with some really adorable and memorable romantic moments, and that's why it's one of my favorite shows.

Rashell I feel exactly the same way about CDD Alice as you do, your above post explains my feelings perfectly well :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 23, 2013 5:39:23 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 23, 2013 5:39:54 PM PST Amazon Customer says:

GMB~ Do you mind giving more info on your K2H dvd?

Is this it- King 2 hearts (Korean audio with English Subtitle, 5DVD Set, Episode 1-20 End) Or this- The King 2 Hearts (Korean Drama) with English Subtitle The brand and # of disc? And if you purchased off Amazon do you mind sharing the site that you did find it?

I'm about to get a few more sets but i've been waiting for some reviews on the products before I purchase. If anyone has any info on those two sets and these A Gentleman's Dignity version 1- A Gentleman's Dignity A Genlteman's Dignity version 2- A Gentleman's Dignity Korean Tv Drama Dvd (NTSC All Region, English Sub 5 Dvds) Queen In Hyuns Man- Queen and I / Queen Inhyun's Man Korean Drama DVD with English Subtitle (NTSC All Region) Just wondering about subs and quality on any and all of them before I purchase. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks guys!!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 23, 2013 7:20:43 PM PST luvnlife says: Thanks Jennifer for posting about the Taiwanese drama, "Easy Fortune, Happy Life." I just finished up "Fated to Love You" and really liked it. One of my favorite Tdrama's (A little slow towards the end so I fast forwarded but overall was great.) I feel like I have watched almost every good Kdrama so I am on to Tdrama's until more Kdramas are available in their entire episode.

I was really into Alice early on. It was funny and cute. I haven't seen the last 2 episodes but I kind of lost interest. It got slow. I wish there was more tension between the two before they hopefully get their HEA. Any other new Kdramas/Tdramas out there with a "rich/stand offish hero and a sweet heroine?"

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 23, 2013 8:57:52 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 23, 2013 9:48:21 PM PST GMB says: Rashell: If you think about it... Korean drama heroes often make fun of the heroine, talk down to her, or physically pressure her in some way. Don't get me wrong; it works, sometimes, but often it

makes me wonder why the heroine is willing to put up with it. Ex: "Boys over Flowers" and "Secret Garden."

Aly: I'll do my very best to help you with my dvd search. :) Considering the links you've listed...I've learned that the very best foreign produced editions of Korean dramas are produced in Malaysia. The company is called PMP Entertainment or sometimes Multimedia Entertainment. So that link for the "Queen and I"/"Queen In-Hyun's Man looks Great! :) :) :) 1.) Just make sure you contact the seller first in order to be sure. 2.) You also want to make sure these are Deluxe Editions because anything that isn't listed as such will have terrible subtitles.

There's also copies available here: http://walawala.net/dvd706.html As for A Gentleman's Dignity: I would again go for the version produced by PMP Entertainment. You have it in one of the links, but you can also find it elsewhere. Here: http://www.walawala.net/dvd724.html and here: http://www.yesasia.com/us/a-gentlemans-dignity-dvd-end-multi-audio-english-subtitled-sbstv/1032261457-0-0-0-en/info.html The King2Hearts: The King2Hearts has three official releases and counting! The first is the official Korean release with English subtitles: http://www.yesasia.com/us/the-king-2-hearts-dvd-7-disc-english-subtitled-end-mbc-tvdrama-first/1031330657-0-0-0-en/info.html Or with Hanbooks.com: http://www.hanbooks.com/ki2hembctvdr.html. (I bought mine from hanbooks.com over the holidays because they had such great holiday sales.)

Note: This is a region 3 release, so you'd have to have a region-free dvd player or play it from your computer by downloading VLC player.

The version you linked to is a version produced in Singapore. It's a company called Poh Kim Entertainment or PK Entertainment. Although, they officially bought the rights to release The King2Hearts...***I WOULD NOT buy from them. I tried them once--and I might as well flushed my money down the toilet. The discs started to skip, the film quality, and subtitle quality were terrible.*** There's a PMP Entertainment release, but I don't recommend it yet. ( It's not a deluxe edition, and I've already read complaints.They sometimes will have two releases of any given title.)

There's an Ebay seller I would recommend for a cheaper option. (I'm not sure how reliable the company is, but my friend bought from them...She said the subtitle was excellent, and the video quality was very good.) However, they aren't selling on Ebay at the moment...So, I'll post it....when they are selling again. :) I hope this helps :) :) :)

S. Karcz: Korean dramas: Possibly "The King2Hearts," "Tamra Island" (the hero isn't super stand-offish, but the heroine is pretty sweet, and Taiwanese drama "Office Girls." (the hero isn't super stand-offish, but the heroine is about as sweet as anyone can be.)

Happy Drama Watching, GMB P.S. Reader123: You are very welcome. I bought "City Hunter," and "Tree with Deep Roots" from Right Stuf.com. Ironically, I should have waited for "Tree with Deep Roots," but "City Hunter..." It was a super steal deal, so I guess it balanced out. :) :) I'll update or write a revision for the sale list--because the prices have changed for "City Hunter" and "Secret Garden."

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 23, 2013 10:22:56 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I watched epis 5 and 6 of FBND, so so good and worth the wait, it's cool that the subs will be faster, I am so impatient for this series. Does anyone else find the webtoon producer woman completely frigging hilarious? She doesn't even have to say anything and I feel like howling.

I also just finished watching You're Beautiful, I thought it had a much better ending than To The Beautiful You, so all in all, I was pretty satisfied with it ('cept for the part about me liking the second guy better than the first and the fact that the kissing was so chaste and passionless, sigh).

S. Karcz - I hope you find some more dramas to watch, let us know if you find any good Taiwanese ones. Eventually I'll run out of stuff to watch too!

My problem with CDD Alice is that I don't find her love of Cha to be entirely believable. I think her ambition is so much stronger than her feelings and it makes me feel that the hero is being cheated, he deserves someone better.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 23, 2013 11:30:25 PM PST Spectator51 says: I'm another fan of City Hall. I started watching it because I had liked Kim Sun Ah so much in My Lovely Sam Soon/My Name is Kim Sam Soon. (Can anyone explain what was so bad about her name? I never figured that out) I did not like him at all in the first several episodes.

My liking for her kept me going, but after awhile all was good!

At that point I hadn't seen him (Cha Seung Won) , in Greatest Love/Best Love which also became a favorite of mine. If I had, I would have known that I liked him. Yes indeed.

Another Kim Sun Ah show I liked was When It's At Night/Night After Night. That, however,

gave me bad case of Second Man Syndrome. The hero was a little bland. I couldn't finish Scent of a Woman, no matter how much I like her. The hero was like a wooden robot. I've also never liked Bucket List stories.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 24, 2013 8:10:58 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Spectator51 - I had wondered the same thing back when I watched MNIKSS - this is what I found about the name (can't vouch for it's accuracy): "Sam Soon" is not a funny name; it is just an ugly, old-fashioned name and that's why she hates her name so much in the show. Any name with "Soon" was common back in the 1930s or 1940s. If you are an English speaker, think of names like "Gertrude", "Mildred" or "Eleanor". Apparently, they are not so pretty names for young ladies."

If you liked the vibe of MNIKSS, I thought that the writer's next drama What's Up Fox had a similar vibe, without the H being in love with another woman for most of the show (this H has only loved the h). This is another "noona" romance, with a 33 year old h and a 24 year old H. The h is a writer for an adult men's magazine, while the H is an auto mechanic and brother of the h's best friend. The secondary romance involves the h's younger sister and a H who is 17 years older. Like MNIKSS this show is populated with generally normal, nice people, and for the most part lacks those OTT kdrama tropes (H's sister and h's mom both get a little kdrama-ish in the latter episodes when H/h become a couple). While not an angsty or overly exciting show, I did find it enjoyable (would rate it good, but not great).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 24, 2013 9:20:42 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: So I've watched the first ep of Level 7 Civil Servant, and I just can't buy into the romance angle. The ep was fairly cute and easy to watch, but Joo Won looks about 12 to the h 35 and the awful haircut they gave her is NOT helping. She looks like his mother. I just don't think I can do it. I have no issue with age gaps most of the time. I loved Lee Min Ho and Kim Hee Sun, who I think had about the same difference. But these two just don't spark like that for me. I'll watch a few more eps at least to see if my first impression was wrong. But oh how I wish they'd cast someone else. Ha Ji Won maybe?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 24, 2013 10:15:37 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rats - I was worried about that when she was cast - I also didn't think she had much chemistry with Ji Sung in Protect the Boss.

I've started watching Cinderella's Sister - it's a great twist on the Cinderella story. Too bad

that per Dramabeans the second half becomes sloooooow, because so far through episode 6 it's been fantastic.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 25, 2013 5:26:27 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 25, 2013 6:05:38 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I wasn't that interested in the premise of 7th Level Civil Servant from the start, but I thought I'd give it a chance. I agree with both of you Rashell and Reader123 in that the first episode wasn't interesting either. So I've decided I won't follow this show, I'll just probably read the updates every once in a while.

Also I have been thinking about this, but since we have been posting about the cliches in the dramas we watch, I'm wondering how about we post about what we love about these drama/romance shows. Lately I've been wondering just what it is about these shows that has me sort of hooked, I haven't typed anything out yet, but when I've reached my conclusion I'll post! lol. So I am interested in reading your take on this as well.

Edited to add: On another note, yes Jennifer I agree with you I love that webtoon lady in FBND, whenever she appears I crack up. She is just so funny.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 25, 2013 6:45:05 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 25, 2013 6:48:44 PM PST GMB says: Aly: I wanted to check in, and make sure that my previous post made sense. So, to condense it a little: These PMP titles remain the best option: Amazon: - Queen and I / Queen Inhyun's Man Korean Drama DVD with English Subtitle (NTSC All Region) (It should be 4 discs) -A Gentleman's Dignity version 1- A Gentleman's Dignity Korean Drama DVD with English Subtitle (NTSC All Region) (4 Discs) OR YesAsia.com (A company based in China. I've ordered from them several times, and never had any problem. I use the Paypal option only.)

Queen In-Hyun's Man/Queen and I: http://www.yesasia.com/us/queen-i-dvd-end-multi-audio-english-subtitled-tvn-tv-dramamalaysia/1031992063-0-0-0-en/info.html

A Gentleman's Dignity: http://www.yesasia.com/us/a-gentlemans-dignity-dvd-end-multi-audio-english-subtitled-sbstv/1032261457-0-0-0-en/info.html OR Walawala.net: (A family-owned California based website. I've never ordered from them, but my drama-crazy friends love it.)

Queen In-Hyun's Man/Queen and I: http://walawala.net/dvd706.html A Gentleman's Dignity: http://www.walawala.net/dvd724.html The King2Hearts: ***The version I have is the region (3) 7 discs set. You do have to have a region-free dvd player to play these discs. I bought mine here for $96. http://www.hanbooks.com/ki2hembctvdr.html OR YesAsia: http://www.yesasia.com/us/the-king-2-hearts-dvd-7-disc-english-subtitled-end-mbc-tvdrama-first/1031330657-0-0-0-en/info.html Right now, I wouldn't trust anything else released. I haven't had a good experience with Singapore Production companies, but maybe that was just my copy.

I hope this helps :) Spectator 51: Glad to hear from another "City Hall" fan. I feel it's an underrated drama.

S. Karcz: I would recommend "Tamra Island" on Viki (21 episode version), The King2Hearts (drama fever.com), and Office Girls (drama fever.com).

Right Stuf.com Sales Update: *Tamra Island *Scent of a Woman *Tree with Deep Roots *Secret Garden *Prosecutor Princess *These all have the best prices.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Jan 25, 2013 6:56:27 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @S Karcz: You could try King of Dramas. It just finished and the H is a cold drama producer and the h is a sweet first time drama writer. Jdrama Rich Man Poor Woman has this theme too, but there was more focus on the corporate stuff then the romance. Beautiful Days, an older drama I mentioned not long ago would fit too. Thank You is another with a very sweet h and a H that starts off kind of a jerk, but becomes awesome. @D.M.:What I love about kdrama a is the emphasis on romance and love not just sex like we see so often here. While I admit to wishing some dramas had a little more steam, there is something refreshing about watching two people fall in love instead of fall into bed. I also love learning about a different culture and language. I love that the series have a definite end so that the story gets closure and so that usually I don't get sick of the characters after years of watching. I'm sure I'll think of more reasons, but those are off the top of my head.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 25, 2013 7:32:43 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 25, 2013 7:34:55 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I completely agree Rashell with every point you made about our enjoyment of these dramas. I would also want to add, I love that the female perspective and gaze seems much more present in those dramas, then what we have here.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jan 26, 2013 8:52:49 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: What I love about k-dramas is that they are my books come to life and given their length that can capture the full story in ways that a movie can't.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 26, 2013 1:07:36 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Aly - Dramacrazy now has Ouran High School Host Club movie with english subs. http://www.dramacrazy.net/japanese-movie/ouran-high-school-host-club-movie-watch/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 26, 2013 4:22:50 PM PST Amazon Customer says:

Reader~ Thank you!!! I have checked every week and nothing. I hadn't made my weekly stop yet so you gave me an awesome suprise for a saturday night!!

GMB~ You are a wonderful help!!! I have ordered for yesasia once and had a good transaction. Sadly shipping just takes forever. I suppose because they have to take it through customs first.

I've not used walawala or hanbooks but have heard good things about both.

So, for QIHM and AGD, I will go with PMP because my other sets have always been good. I will get those first and will wait around for K2H. Maybe someone will post a review for the dvd set I listed. If not i'll just start saving my pennies for the set you purchased + a dvd player.

I should've invested in one of those already :/ Thank you so much for all the help!!

S Karcz~ I also reccomend King of Dramas. I am up to ep 13 and it's really good. There isn't much romance to start off with but, and this is just me, the show is really very funny and interesting that I haven't minded not having much of a romantic element thus far. It's definately worth a try :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 27, 2013 5:44:40 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I agree Reader123 I also feel like they're good books come to life. I also love the strong/sexy/protective heroes, who always look out for the heroine even if they're mean or cold. I also love the sweet heroines, who are sometimes shy and sometimes spunky. I feel like I can relate to these heroines because their actions, reactions and the problems they face, all feel realistic. They are very easy to like. Basically it's easy to really care for the H/h. I like that there is sensuality in these dramas, subtle beautiful sensuality. There are scenes in some of my favorite shows that are supposed to be moving or angst-y between the H/h, and yet because of the H/h strong chemistry and emotional context, these scenes also had a beautiful sensuality to them. Last but not least, I like the emotional intensity and honesty/sincerity in the shows that I really like, they just have the right emotional tone IMO. On a side note: Hey Aly *waves*, seeing as you are talking about buying dvds I just have to ask this, did your hubby lift the ban on buying dvds? lol. Happy drama/romance watching :) By the way, Rashell are you still watching Queen of Ambition? This show is in danger of getting dropped, because I can't sympathize with the heroine at all at this point. I think she is supposed to be the antagonist, so this is probably a revenge drama without the romance or something like that. I'm thinking I'll watch this week's episodes, and then decide if I'll continue watching or not.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 27, 2013 6:53:05 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: I would say I'm still loosely following Queen of Ambition, but I'm not invested at all.

I agree that the h is pretty much dead to me at this point. This is a revenge drama as evidenced by the first scene where the H and h are standing together with a gun and someone

gets shot. But I thought maybe the h would be somewhat sympathetic, but really she's just heartless. I could maybe understand abandoning your man, but your child too? Just no coming back from that.

I finished Alice this weekend, and while I never connected emotionally with the OTP, I did enjoy the message that in real life love isn't really blind. People fall in love with many different aspects of a person including what that person can offer them, not just money but other qualities too that make the person more appealing. And that it doesn't make the love less sincere. The concept that hard work is never enough to change your ciriumstances was depressing, but often true. I agree that there has to be an element of luck to come from nothing and strike it big. That isn't going to happen for most people in that situation.

There is an HEA for the H and h, but this isn't a drama I'll be watching again. It didn't hit that drama sweet spot for me even with my affection for Park Shi Hoo. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 27, 2013 7:37:50 PM PST Last edited by the author on Jan 27, 2013 8:00:06 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I agree, I feel the same way about QOA I've also watched the ending of "Alice" and I thought it was a good ending, but like you it isn't a show that makes me want to watch it again. However overall this was a fairly good show. I wished they had paired up Tommy with YJ (edited: lol I just realized that I wrote Tommy and SJ "the hero", instead of Tommy and YJ) and not just hinted at it, I think they'd make a really cute couple.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 28, 2013 9:28:17 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.:Yeah, I wished for a better ending for YJ too. Really, she was my favorite character in the drama. I thought she had the most depth and was the most sympathetic. I LOVED her telling her husband to stick it. So disapointed that he was such a jerk in the end.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 28, 2013 11:47:31 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I felt somewhat let down by where the writers went in CDD Alice - I was expecting a fairy tale on love & marriage, but instead got the reality of class divide. In the end I was left wondering if I should congratulate the h or commiserate with her - she got into Cheongdamdong but was left with one very high maintenance H. On a positive note, I do think the OST was great.

Overall, of the 8 Park Shi Hoo dramas that I've watched, I would rate this as number 6;

however, even with that, I do think this drama was better than a lot of the dramas that I've watched.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 28, 2013 2:20:16 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123:Yeah, I agree that I loved the music in Alice and I don't regret watching it. I was just hoping for a little more com in this rom/com.

I watched the drama 9 ends 2 outs over the weekend and thought it was pretty adorable. I think it's been mentioned before, but I had forgotten it. Anyway, the H and h are best friends since they were babies and have helped eachother through every obstacle life has thrown at them including a few messy relationships. Circumstances occur that make it so they end up living together at the H's apartment and it doesn't take long before they realize they're a man and woman too. But they're scared to mess up the friendship. Then the dreaded OW makes an appearance, but in the end the H realizes that he wants to spend his life with the person he really does love and need most, the h. Sue A and Lee Jung Jin are so cute and I loved the comfort in their relationship. They both had other relationships in this one, so if that's a deal breaker for you then stay away from this one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 28, 2013 7:23:14 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: FBND continues to be soooo good. I loved today's episode. It made me love all the characters even more and I laughed out loud so many times. And then teared up a few minutes later.

This drama does that so well balancing the heavy with the lighter moments. I love all the flower boys and the h, but the other two girls I want to smack as soon as they're on screen.

Can't wait for tomorrow's episode. So glad viki has this now since the subs are so fast.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 28, 2013 9:34:23 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I continue to enjoy FBND, it's good and I think that hooded person stealing Enrique's phone will play some part in the plot later on.

Also I just saw this new trailer for That Winter the Wind Blows (shouldn't it be "that winter the wind blew?" lol), and it's English subbed yay. This trailer seems to be more focused on the emotions between our H/h. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdFLJsoJ_LI I'm really looking forward to this show, and hope that it will be as good as it's looking.

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taz-mania (Reader123) says: I did finish watching Cinderella's Sister, which I thought was better than the Dramabeans rating led me to expect. However, it's probably one that others on this thread wouldn't like as the romance was not really the central theme of the drama. While the H/h are in love for most of the drama, they are not really together until near the end (first kiss is at the end of the next to last episode).

However, one thing that I did realize is that Moon Geun Young character in Cinderella's Sister was actually quite similar to her character in Cheongdamdong Alice. In Cinderella's Sister, the h is very cynical and rarely shows any emotion. In fact the H is shocked when he sees the h smile for the first time - which occurs about half way through the drama - he was unaware that the h was capable of smiling. In the entire drama, the h may have smiled only two or three time and since she alway seemed so emotionless, you never felt her love for the H. I'm not sure if it's Moon Geun Young's acting style or what the director intended, but her character seemed exactly the same in CDD Alice - her expression always seemed to be so emotionless that you really couldn't tell what she was feeling and certainly couldn't feel her love for the H. I find Park Shi Hoo to be a very expressive actor (you can alway tell what he is feeling), so perhaps a more expressive actress would have improved the drama. As I indicated before, CDD Alice was not my favorite PSH drama but it is a drama that I will probably rewatch in the future (but hey, I'm a PSH fan).

For anyone interested, I did think that this wikipedia article had a good synopsis and character description of Cinderella's Sister. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella's_Sister Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 29, 2013 12:33:36 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Amnesia continues to be really good, I think episode 4 was the best one yet, and I wonder how things will be explained.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 29, 2013 1:36:32 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I agree, Rashell, FBND is consistently wonderful. I want to slap Seo Young, she's so selfish and rude, I kinda hope Enrique's brother dumps her, he's too nice for her. As for Cha Do Whui, ugh, she has to get outed for her sly ways and soon.

But the harsh things that Go Dok Mi and Enrique say to each other, in this epi, ouch. It was so painful, that it almost seems impossible for them to ever speak to each other, much less try to be friends. Jin Rak is so adorable with his bumbling explanations of why he hasn't confessed to Dok Mi and how he knows her better than Enrique does, totally swoonable moment. I hope episode 8 is up tonight!

I started watching A Gentleman's Dignity, I'm on episode three and so far, it's freaking adorable.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 29, 2013 1:49:16 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Viki is getting close to having FBND fully subbed - first 3 sections are at 100% - final section is at 80%.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 29, 2013 2:45:25 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: I actually loved the fight with Dok Mi and Enrique. That's how people who really know each other fight. You hit where it hurts most because you have those weapons at your disposal. One of my favorite kdrama scenes was in The King2Hearts where the Queen Mother is explaining to our man-child King that when you fight with the person who knows you best they often strike back with words that hurt the most, but the line you NEVER cross is "let's break up". This situation reminded me of that. The way they keep their relationship is simply not walking away from each other. Jin Rak is so sweet, but his method will never get him the girl. I'm more then happy to volunteer to comfort him and his broken heart. :) AGD is a drama that I really enjoyed especially the friendship between the guys. I did sometimes have a hard time believing this behavior was consistant with adults in their 30's and 40's, but it was still a fun watch. My favorites are still Yoonie Oppa and Min Sook. Yoon is the sweetest guy ever and I just hope that when I'm her age I'm half as awesome as Min Sook. @Reader123:That's probably close enough for me to start watching. YAY! Can't wait.

Thanks for the good news.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 29, 2013 8:05:37 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Very true Rashell, that's why it hurts the most, because they are the same people whose opinion is the most valuable. I just watched episode 8 and I felt like reaching in and smacking Seo Young, she is unreal, as much a villain in her own way as Cha Do Whui. I can't wait to find out what the story is on the phone thief, oh this week is going to go by so sloooooow.

I've been eyeing King2Hearts, it looks pretty good, I'll definitely give it a go now.

AGD does have a few 'huh?' moments, but I'm loving it and its insight into modern Korean singles is especially fun.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 30, 2013 9:24:05 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer:I'm completely biased when it comes to King2Hearts. It's in my top 5. I just loved every second of it. If you do watch, which I completely reccommend, enjoy the fist few episodes because after that it gets intense. I sobbed in some episodes of this drama, but I adored the OTP. The villain is just pure evil, but all the supporting characters are great. Such a good drama.

Yeah, Seo Young is working my last nerve, but Do Hwi just makes me cringe each time I see her. I LOVE that the boys are not falling for her act at all. The only thing they care about when it comes to her is learning about Dok Mi. I can somewhat excuse Seo Young in that she's young and Enrique has ALWAYS been there for her. She simply expects it because it's all she's known. That is why I loved Dok Mi telling him to STOP comforing Seo Young and that it isn't his job. Someone needs to help him break that cycle. But I love the subtle ways the show is telling us that Dok Mi is becoming more important to him. Like his first reaction to the photos leaking out was to worry that she'd get the wrong idea. And I love the budding friendship between Enrique and Jin Rak. Jin Rak so badly wants to hate him, but how can you hate Enrique? He's like this adorable yapping puppy just jumping all around. He's so cute.

FBND is just love for me. It really is.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 31, 2013 9:09:24 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I finally watched My Sassy Girl, which I thought was deserving of its reputation as one of the better rom/com movies. While I have yet to find a k-movie as good as the k-dramas, I did think that overall this movie was fairly good.

The lead romance in Hundred Year Inheritance remains interesting. I'm glad that the supposed adultery and memory loss plot lines are wrapping up, but do wonder if the MIL will keep her locked in the basement for awhile. I did think a couple of times that our h is TSTL and that our H isn't very heroic. I didn't think the other romances are that interesting so I am fastforwarding through those.

I do wish that (in light of the actors cast as the H/h) Level 7 Civil Servant had been scripted as a noona romance - it continues to stretch believability that our actual 25 year old H is 30, while that our actual 35 year old h is either younger or the same age.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 31, 2013 9:39:03 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123:That is EXACTLY what bothers me about Level 7 too! If she had been his Sunbae, I could have at least believed her character. But to ask me to believe that she's the same age as these boys just isn't believable. And the styling is not helping with this, it

actually is making it worse. She looks like a mom dressed in her daughters clothes. It's painful for me. I don't hate Choi Kang Hee. I thought she was just fine in Protect the Boss opposite Ji Sung. But with Joo Won, I just don't feel any sort of spark between them. And I really think that the set-up of them being equals is the issue. She should be the noona. She should be talking down to this little boy upstart who thinks he knows everything while she's the older, wiser, more mature one. I want to keep watching this one, but that one thing is keeping my from buying into the drama.

Hundred Years is such a hot mess and yet I keep watching because I really love the two lead actors. And I think they do have great chemistry. I agree that I was about to beat the h myself when she kept going back to that house and believing these people's lies. But now that she FINALLY has her memory back, I'm hoping to see the strong woman from the first episodes again. And I kind of love that she's going to serve them some of their own medicine. She's entitled to some revenge. The H was actually quite heroic in the last episode in-spite of himself. He really wants to have no attachment, but can't bring himself to let her stay with that family without at least helping her know the truth of her situation. He wants to be cold and icy, but can't bear to see her suffer. I kind of like that she's the only crack in his otherwise stony persona. But I did completely understand his frustration with her, because I felt the same. I don't care about the other relationships much, but I do find the divorced couple to be some nice comic relief.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 31, 2013 1:26:57 PM PST Amazon Customer says: D.M~ LOL!!! He sorta lifted the ban. One at a time as opposed to buying in bulk!

Jennifer~ I third, fourth, or fifth (not sure how far down the line I am) K2H. One of the BEST. You will laugh, cry and everything in between.

Just finished up King of Drama's. I'd give it a 8 out of 10. I really enjoyed it. I think all the story lines were convincing and well played. I've yet to watch a Choi SiWon drama and if I were to now i'm not for sure I could take him seriously. His laugh in this show was hilarious!!!

I wish it had a bit more of the romantic overtone but i'm just happy it was a good drama.

Happy Drama Watching!!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 31, 2013 5:58:08 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I just started K2H, I'm halfway through the first episode and not entirely sold on it yet (the main character is super cute, tho'), the part with that creepy boy stabbing him when he was helping his brother, sheesh, talk about scary loony.

'MIL will keep her locked in the basement for awhile' holy smokes, this show sounds freaky!

I didn't want to watch it, because the premise sounded flat, but now I might give it a try.

Rashell - I like that they aren't interested in her except for what information she can provide on Go Dok Mi. I wish I knew what island it is that Tae San is going away to, for some crazed and completely bizarro reason the Island of Misfit Toys keeps popping into my head whenever it's mentioned, like he can't come back from it and that is why Seo Young can't go with him. My heart just about burst seeing Jin Rak putting another post it note drawing on Dok Mi's milk carton, he is just too too adorable!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jan 31, 2013 9:08:47 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Don't give up on K2H it really does get better with each episode. Hundred Years is a crazy drama with a seriously evil MIL. She beats the h, locks her in a mental hospital, frames her to make it looks like she's having an affair, physically throws her out of the house at night in winter without shoes or a coat, and finally locks her in the basement. She's a real peach. It's so messed up, but I just keep watching.

I'm thinking that Tae Joon is doing some kind of service work that not just anyone can go on.

Jin Rak is so sweet. Maybe Dok Mi can just have both of them.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 1, 2013 11:16:21 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Looks like City Conquest has been cancelled from the KBS lineup. I would guess that this is probable the end for this drama. http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2966439.

I have been watching Kim Myung Min's Bad Family, which so far despite its wacky premise has been quite good. Story is about a nine year old girl who loses her memory after a car crash kills her family. In order to help her regain her memories, her uncle hires a former gangster (Kim Myung Min) to create a fake/similar family. Story has been fun and the characters engaging.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 1, 2013 11:47:49 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123:I don't know how to feel about the new of City Conquest. I'm sorry for Kim Hyung Joon and the other actors involved, but I can't help thinking that the drama must really be a hot mess for not one of the broadcasters to pick it up. So maybe it will actually be better for the actors that it doesn't air.

I've wanted to watch Bad Family. Where are you watching?

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Posted on Feb 1, 2013 12:33:26 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - I would have thought the same except Full House 2 had some of the same problems and it didn't end up being the mess that I thought it was going to be (only the stylist needed to be fired from that show). Sounds like they tried to make a lot of changes for KBS but it still didn't make them happy.

On a side note, I did look through some of the other entertainment articles in the paper and saw one about Rain dating Kim Tae Hee - he apparently recently got into trouble for dating while he's in the army - pretty funny.

Good drama has Bad Family - I did noticed that about a week ago this site deleted a substantial number of dramas - perhaps its going the way of mysoju.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 1, 2013 2:26:22 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: just finished watching episode 2 of K2H, I'm not sure when I've felt more like kicking a man than I do that bratty prince, arrgh, he's such a &%$!!! There better be some major groveling later on.

I'm also watching Sam Soon, she is too adorable, but the show is making me hungry, I think I'll make a cake this weekend.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 1, 2013 2:52:15 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Reader:Yeah, but Full House 2 did eventually get picked up. So if there is anything good about City Conquest it should too. I also saw the Rain scandal. That boy had to be forced into army duty and now he looks bad for slacking in order to "date". But it's Rain, so I'm sure he'll be forgiven. I hope this doesn't hurt my kfandom status, but I still do not get the Rain love.

He just doesn't do it for me. @Jennifer: I wish I could tell you that this will be the last time you want the kick the Prince in the butt, but I did mention a bit of a spoiler earlier that would clue you in that it takes a while for the boy to really grow into a man. But what I will tell you is that once he figures it out, he's awesome. And the H and h actually have some time as a couple and a united front in this one which is nice to see. The h on the other hand is awesome through out. She makes him a better man and it's so wonderful to watch.

I love My Name is Kim Sam Soon. It's not in my top 5 for romance because when you mention wanting to kick a H in a$$, there is no hero more deserving of that act then Jin Hyun.

He infurated me and yet thanks to the power that is Hyun Bin I could never hate him. But really this drama's strength was in watching Sam Soon come to accept herself no matter what.

So make some cake and enjoy watching.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 1, 2013 4:58:52 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rain doesn't do it for me either, he's too manly or something.

I almost fell off my treadmill giggling when he was eating the cake that she threw at him in Kim Sam Soon, so ridiculous!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 1, 2013 11:15:19 PM PST cbela says: I haven't been interested in the current kdramas.,. So I was watching sam soon n sam shik :) I laugh and love how they meet!!

Spoilers** "knock""knock"... and she's inside stall crying and says "someone's in here" and the "knock" persists! but absolutely love her hilarious dance!!! But poor him he gets hit quite a lot by her n his mama. :(...and I really just fast fwd the annoying secondary characters. lol Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 2, 2013 12:30:23 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: So in the past year, I've also been catching up on the backlog of Saguek (Historical) dramas as well. I have only mentioned the ones on this thread that have romance as the prominent theme, but the seguek drama I just finished while having a lot of historical content also had a strong love story worthy of this thread. That drama is Dong Yi. Part of the history in this drama is famous. The King is Sukjong. The Queen is InHyun. Royal Constort Jang Ok Jung is also part of the mix of course. So for anyone that's watched Queen InHyun's man, you probably know some of the story. The part of the story I didn't know was about a young former slave who becomes the King's consort and truly the love of his life, Dong Yi. This drama is 60 episodes long so it starts when Dong Yi is young, but that is only for the first 2 episodes. It follows her life from slave, to palace maid, to consort, and mother of the future King. The King and Dong Yi meet when she is still a slave and he is the one, along with Lady Jang ironically, that elevate her status to palace maid. The relationship with the King develops over time. They begin as friends and it grows from there. What makes this story different from others like it, Yi San for example, is that once the King realizes he loves Dong Yi he is completely devoted to only her. This is apparently historically accurate as well. She is the most important thing in his life and he'll do anything for her. Although she never lets him. Anyway this story is so good and twisted that I was captivated for all 60 episodes. The politics is facinating and the devotion of the King for Dong Yi is lovely. Dong Yi is a pretty great character in her own right. She, similar to Se Ryong in The Priness' Man, as a moral compass that is firm and solid. She never wavers from what she believes to be right even if it means she's punished for it. It drives the King crazy because she will not allow him to protect

her. Anyway, this is a drama I can totally reccomend from both a historical and a romantic stand point. And with the new drama with Kim Tae Hee playing Lady Jang and Yoo In Ah playing King Sukjong set to air soon, it may be worth checking this one out first to get a handle on the true history since that drama is reportedly going to be told from Lady Jang's point of view. Dong Yi stars Han Hyo Joo (Shining Inheritance) as the title character and Ji Jin Hee (He Who Can't Marry) as King Sukjong. Anyway, just wanted to mention this one to anyone who's brave enough to try a long historical.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 3, 2013 1:31:33 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 3, 2013 1:33:10 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Chang I agree the current batch of dramas don't seem too interesting. Right now the only Kdrama I'm following is "Flower Boy Next Door", I like it but it's not one of my favorites so far. I am looking forward to "That Winter the Wind Blew", in the hopes that this might be the new show that captures me.

Rashell I have dropped "Queen of Ambition", are you still watching it?

Reader123 I've started watching "Switch Girl season 2" since five episodes have already gotten subbed, and now I'm waiting for the rest to be subbed.

So far, I think "Amnesia" is my favorite amongst these 3 shows I'm following.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 3, 2013 8:45:15 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. I don't plan to watch Switch Girl 2 until all of the episodes are subbed. I'm still following Flower Boy Next Door, Jeon Woo Chi (final episodes this week - its a fantasy/action show, not a romance), Level 7 Civil Servant, and Hundred Year Inheritance.

I also going to check out Incarnation of Money - it sounds like it may be interesting. http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/01/incarnation-of-moneys-teaser-and-stills/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 4, 2013 2:29:40 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 4, 2013 2:56:08 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: FBND is almost completely subbed at Viki. The last part is at 86%, but the rest are completed.

Happy Watching!

ETA:The "sing off" had me ROFL, seriously. This show just kills me.

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Posted on Feb 5, 2013 9:26:21 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: the sing off was so ridiculous, I laughed so hard my Husband had to put on headphones.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 5, 2013 1:18:16 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: I just realized I never answered your question about Queen of Ambition. I've watched through episode 7, but I think I'm done. Ep 7 broke my heart and made it so that I now want the h dead. Hard to keep watching when I loathe the main female lead and find the 2 main male characters weak and stupid. I know the the main guy is going to wise up and get revenge, but too little too late. She had to destroy everything in his life before he got to that point, and I worry that they'll still make him feel conflicted. So yeah, I think I'm done.

Thank goodness I still have FBND. It's adorable.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 5, 2013 2:03:44 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 5, 2013 3:01:57 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Episode 10 of FBND was very good - noticed our H is dropping his "happy" act more and more.

ETA - also liked that we had a lot less of Cha Do Hwi and a lot more of the webtoon editor (does she have a name??)

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 5, 2013 5:36:32 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Kim Seul-Gi is the real name of the webtoon editor, all I could find out about her is that she's a regular on SNL Korea. I didn't even know there was a SNL Korea.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to your post on Feb 5, 2013 5:46:21 PM PST nlovewlove says: Love k-drama, there is a viki and drama fever app that help you acess some more of the these soaps. I would also recommend websites: dramacrazy.net, gooddrama.org, and dramafever.

Watch out, they're addictive.

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Posted on Feb 5, 2013 6:03:56 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 5, 2013 6:24:00 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - I'm with you - I didn't know they had a SNL. I guess it doesn't get subbed.

Ran across this article today - apparently Park Shi Hoo has been named the most successful actor after a name change - wish he would have changed his name sooner so that he had a larger backlist of dramas. http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/hallyu/27th-golden-disk-awards/news/article.aspx?cpdocumentid=251768764 D.M. - I recently rewatched Hana Yori Dango - I found I liked it better than the first time I watched it (which was immediately after Boys Over Flowers).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 5, 2013 7:35:32 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Rashell your review of episode 7 of QOA makes me feel glad that I dropped the show one episode earlier than you lol.

Jennifer and Rashell about episode 10 of FBND, I also liked that the webtoon editor had more screen time, she is so funny. I also liked that the hero's serious side is emerging, and he seems to want to fight for Dok Mi's affections. I'm also glad that the story seems to be picking up pace and becoming more dramatic, as I felt that it was lagging the past 2/3 episodes.

Reader123 I'm glad you liked HYD more the second time around. For me, I think if I had to choose one drama/romance show that I really love, it would be this one - it is one of my favorite shows of all time.

On a completely different note I continue to enjoy amnesia so far and its unique plot. I really want to see how things will be explained. I wish we knew the heroine's name already and I wish she would talk more even if she is confused and nervous. I wonder what consequences will there be when the time comes for her to choose between the four guys (since I'm not sure if she'll date Ukyo), as I think this is what the story is building up to. It seems that all the guys (Shin, Ikki, Kento, Toma and Ukyo) are bad boys, but in different ways.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 5, 2013 7:40:17 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: FBND was wonderful this week. And I agree that Enrique is definitely loosing his happy outer-shell. It's so sweet to watch both him and Dok Mi start to show themselves to the world.

And that scene with Jin Rak and Enrique was intense. They aren't even pretending to like eachother right now. But guys were so busy fighting eachother they forgot about the girl.

Anyway, I'm so excited for next week and the KISS. YAY! Now I'm just worried that the crazy lady is going to be our next obsticle.

So I started watching a Chinese drama called Sealed With a Kiss on Viki and holy cow is this drama intense. I'm up to episode 10 and can't stop watching. The H is a rich (of course) man who is married in name only to another rich powerful woman. The marriage is completely business on his part. He won't even sleep with her. But she's in love with him. The h father is responsible for the death and destruction of the H's father, and since the h's parents are both already dead, he decides to take revenge on her. She's living with an uncle and he finds dirt on the uncle. He uses that info to blackmail her into becoming his mistress. When the drama starts they've already been together 2 years. She rightfully mostly loathes him and is trying in any way to find a way to escape. But he's obsessed with her. He watches her every move. He calls to check on her constantly. He says it's all for revenge, but you can tell that he really can't let go of her. The relationship is so twisted, but I'm captivated. It is maybe a little more like a Thai Lakorn then a kdrama, but not as over the top if that makes sense. The H is older, but not old, and he's really hot which probably helps me to cut him some slack. He kind of reminds me a little of Kim Myung Min from King of Dramas. Anyway, if you're looking for something a little different, but a bit un-pc, this is one to check out. If anyone is interested, I can post updates as I watch. With my interest level this high it probably won't take long to finish.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 5, 2013 7:55:13 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - Yep, keep us updated on Sealed With a Kiss, as I'm always on the lookout for a good drama to watch. Not sure I've watched any Chinese drama - my major problem with Thai dramas is not so much that they over the top, but that they are cheesy over the top...

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 6, 2013 9:50:18 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: Okay, so I basically stayed up all night watching Sealed With a Kiss (my husband was less then impressed, oops) and I am really struggling with what to say about this one. This show was like crack. It was so bad for me, but I couldn't quit. This story is actually one drama that is 28 episodes and a mini-series that is another 7 short episodes. I will say right off that the ending of the main drama is not HEA and the end of the mini-series is amibigious at best. I said in my first post that this drama leaned more toward Thai style and that continued to be true although it DEFINITELY was not cheesy or over the top. The H is so obsessed with the h, but he's so twisted about it that it makes him hate her. He already hates her for the sins of her father, but you add on top of it that she makes him feel things he doesn't want to and it pushed him right to the edge. There were times when I really thought that this drama would end with him killing her. If you're looking for a drama where the H grovels and admits his mistakes this one isn't for you. He never apoligizes to the h for years of pretty crappy treatment. This is not a relationship you would want in real life but it made for some captivating tv.

It is obvious that the H loves the h, but it's also obvious that he doesn't want to. It actually makes their relationship worse. The h is a little harder to figure. She goes from hating him, to feeling sorry for him, to loving him. And she also swings from one feeling to the next

depending on how horrible he is being. He tells her that he will only let her go if he tires of her or one of them dies. He does finally allow her to leave him, but there are so many things keeping them connected that the cord never gets cut. Plus he still basically stalks her every move. There is a bunch of company stuff that I admit I totally just skipped to get the the relationship parts. This H is jealous and possessive, but also maybe insane. The mini-series is a little makjang for me with dreaded illness and noble idiocy which these two had enough disfunction without needed to add those extra issues.

But overall impression was that I, similar to the H, wanted to hate this drama, but kind-of loved it instead. It's really all wrong and there is not one healthy element to their relationship, but dang if it wasn't fabulous to watch. But go in knowing that this H is cruel and crazy, and that the h is a bit doormatty.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 6, 2013 10:30:49 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - Wow - even at my most k-drama addicted (The Princess' Man) I never pulled an allnighter. This must be one wild drama - but it's disappointing that it didn't end with a clear HEA. Thanks for the update and go get some sleep!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 6, 2013 10:48:37 AM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 6, 2013 11:29:17 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Wow you stayed up all night watching it, I agree with Reader123's sentiments. Reading your post I'll say that this show sounds like a bodice ripper kind story (which I don't like) with a very extreme male lead, and not even a happy ending. I might have been tempted to check it out if it had a happy ending, at least for the heroine.

On different note, it seems that most of the shows we're watching on this thread have the bad boys in them, whether they be yummy or extreme.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 6, 2013 11:10:58 AM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 6, 2013 11:14:03 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: Yeah, I don't know what happened to me. It was like I just couldn't stop myself from starting the next episode. I did finally go to sleep about 2 am, but still that's late for this mommy who gets up at 6. And yeah, I'm at work so sleep not in the cards for me until later. Oh well. It was fun. I did find out that this drama is based on a novel that does have an HEA. If you check out the viki site there is a link on the main page to a translation of the end of the novel outlining the marriage of the OTP. I would say that the ending for the h isn't unhappy. She goes abroad to further her studies while the H turns himself in for some shady business practices. The novel ends with her returning and seeking him out. He marries her

immediately. But he's still the same cold assy guy, she just knows that it's a cover and lets it mostly roll off her back. The first 18 episodes of this drama are riviting and the last two or three once again are hard to look away from. I would probably not watch the mini-series and just read the novel epilogue.

It is kind of like those old bodice rippers I guess. Although I was never a fan of those and I find Thai dramas too over the top dramatic. But this one just hit me somewhere unexpected. I can't really explain it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqDc0VuTr3Y Here's a youtube video that kind of gives an idea of what these characters are like. Now I really wish one of you would check it out just to see if I was having a crazy moment or if it really was that addictive.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 6, 2013 12:19:40 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - the video looked pretty intense - I can see where it could be addictive. I don't know why the directors/writers of melodramas never want to give the H/h an HEA, especially disappointing given that this drama was based upon a book that ended in a HEA. I'll put it on my TBWed list and just assume they forgot to film the last HEA scene (similiar to them not filming the scene where our heros get their eyesight back). At least you had the book's ending to give you the HEA. D.M. - I agree, there is not a lot of betas in dramaland. Smile, You had a great beta H, while the beta H of Queen of Reversals had the drama (and the girl) stolen from him.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 6, 2013 12:46:15 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Haha Reader123, I like the alpha heroes so it's fine by me concerning the lack of betas :) Lol about your description of Queen of Reversals, it is one of the funniest descriptions I've ever read about a beta hero (I can't stop laughing). I'm guessing this is one of the shows were PSH was moved from second lead to first lead, right?

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Rashell~ SWAK looks soooooo interesting. I've skipped around on the videos all day. *disclaimer here- I in no way agree with with physical or emotional abuse. i don't think any of us do. * But man would he be the perfect tortured aplha H ever. Total sadistic jerk but in fantasy land you can't help but love him. To bad the HEA is a bit lacking. But I did read the endings to the novel and that made it a little better. Not sure I want to invest the time. But it could be a good youtube music video watch every now and then. I have several dramas i've never watched but the yt music vids are some of the best.Thanks for telling us about it.

Also, I know you love Coffee Prince. Have you ever watched the Thailand or Philippine version? Viki seems to have some, not all, of the Thai version subbed. But I couldn't find the other subbed. But they do have all the eps on yt. The Phillipine version has the h extremely extremely girlish at the end. But there is a wedding(although a bit weird, think It Started With a Kiss wedding) and the H's family seemed to speak English. I thought that was kind of cool.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 6, 2013 6:11:25 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @aly: Your disclaimer is the same for me, so I was surprised by how much I kept rooting for this hero. He really is so tortured and twisted. SWAK is not a comfortable watch, but it really is intense. I really have never seen another H like him. He's so cold on one hand, but you sense all that emotion bubbling just under the surface. And you brace with the h each time he loses that control. This actor was fabulous. He was terrifying one second and so vulnerable the next.

I haven't watched any of the Coffee Prince redo dramas. I adore the original so much that I just figured none of the others would compare. Did you have one you enjoyed? I'll have to check YouTube for some vids and see if one grabs me. I don't know how I feel about a really girly Eun Chan. One of the things I liked a lot about the original was how boyish she was and even as a girl in the end she wasn't super girly. It still seemed like the same person.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 6, 2013 6:17:56 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Wow, just watching the video has me all riled up, plus the added bonus of a hero that wears glasses, rawrrr so sexy, I love bespectacled heroes!

I'm going to check this show out, it might be a little too much for me, but I watched seven episodes of Sawan Biang (total crazyland hero, if he'd decided to eat parts of her or locked her up in dollhouse, well, let's just say I wouldn't have been that surprised).

So I'm loving FBND the only thing that gets me a bit annoyed is the realization that all the most romantic and angsty parts of the show have been between Enrique and Jin Rak! Seriously, the two of them have a lot of chemistry on screen.

Also, I'm hoping for a little romance between Jin Rak's roommate and the webtoon producer lady. I loooove her, the way she marched into the nightclub and started to harass the

roommate, makes me want to find subbed versions of Korean SNL. I've been watching Kim Sam Soon and Shining Inheritance, both are riveting, but I like Sam Soon a bit more. Shining Inheritance is frigging looong! When will they ever end up together?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 7, 2013 6:19:26 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - looks like YT has some of the Korea SNL skits subbed in english - heres one with Kim Seul-gi. Looks like this show could be as fun as the American version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKnYiXB209g Finished Bad Family - while the show was fun, the family antics were more of a focus than the romance. Kim Myung Min was a hoot and the OW gets my vote as the best OW of any kdrama, so much so that I wouldn't have minded if she had ended up with the H. She certainly adored him and was kind to everybody (including the h). But in the end he made her his girl friend (not girlfriend) #1.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 7, 2013 8:55:28 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @ Jennifer: I know what you mean about FBND. Enrique and Ji Rak were so into eachother they didn't even noticevDok Mi leave. Hey I wouldn't mind if the show went that direction.

They're both HOT! Let me know what you think of SWAK. Honestly the H (I use the term loosely) is what makes this drama. The actor is fabulous. He's so tormented, but in real life I'd run far and fast from this man. But for TV, I couldn't look away.

Reader, thanks for the Bad Family update. It's on my TBW list.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 7, 2013 1:45:29 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - I've watched up to episode 8 (I was up waaaay past my bedtime, I just couldn't stop), I skipped all the business'y stuff, so boring those parts. Some of it is unintentionally funny, like the way he was watching her and her boyfriend from his car as they rode a bike together, something about him craning his head out the open window to watch them, made me giggle and snort it was like something out of a Peter Sellers movie. But he really is the reason to watch the show, crazy, obsessed, riveting eye candy.

This will sound so shallow of me, but I am wild about men in glasses, I've been patiently waiting for my husband's eyesight to get bad enough that I can pick him out some very stuffy looking silver frames.

Reader123 - the snl clip is fun and surprising, because of the chaste storylines in the korean dramas I've watched, seeing a skit making fun of online porn and masturbation was a bit of a shock.

Wouldn't that be hysterical if Jin Rak and Enrique became a couple??!!

The outfits the h wears are so horrible that sometimes it distracts from the story, I think she might be pregnant and is trying to hide her belly.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Feb 7, 2013 2:09:34 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @ Jennifer: "The outfits the h wears are so horrible that sometimes it distracts from the story, I think she might be pregnant and is trying to hide her belly." So funny you should say that because the actress apparently got a ton of flak during the airing for being too fat. But in the book (I've read the few chapter translations I could find) the character worries a lot about being too fat and she really can't figure out why the H is so obsessed with her when in her mind she is too fat and not that pretty. But I agree that whomever dressed her made her look much bigger then she is. I actually found it kind of refreshing to have the lead female in an asian drama not be a complete stick. I also skipped the corporate stuff and it didn't keep me from understanding the story. The H is by far and away the most facinating character and I agree that his glasses are HOT. He's like nerdy hot with them.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 7, 2013 3:44:28 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I liked that she wasn't a beautiful stick too, but the clothes, aieee! It's like she was smuggling Zhu Zhu Pets under her bulky sweaters. He is nerdy hot, I think I'll put his pic on my computer to make my hubby jealous.

Have you watched anything else with Hawick? I've been wading through the second Shades of Grey book and for some reason now I keep thinking of Hawick whenever I start reading, yikes, it's kinda blushworthy.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 7, 2013 10:30:10 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @ Jennifer :I haven't watched anything with Hawick before, so he was a revelation for me.

I'm not sure I can picture him in a less intesne role at this point. So I may need a while before I can look into his other dramas.

I'm still casually watching Level 7 with Joo Won, and it is funny. I just wish I could feel the romance more. I just don't buy that this guy is already that into this girl. I'm struggling with that aspect. But the end scene to today's episode is awesome. So funny and a cliff-hanger. I can't wait to see how she explains the situation.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 8, 2013 8:59:07 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - Very true, if he's in a romcom or a less serious role, it would be jarring.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 8, 2013 12:35:25 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Speaking of FBND, I want to say that I agree with you guys about Jin Rak and Enrique, they seem to have more chemistry lol.

While I fairly like this show, it's far from being one of my favorites, and I can't help but compare it to "You're Beautiful". I think for me I feel that the story is not that engaging. In addition (and this is the most important), I don't feel any chemistry between our heroine and Enrique or Jin Rak, especially when you compare it to the kind of sizzling chemistry she had in "You're Beautiful" with Tae Kyung and Shin Woo. Heck she even had more chemistry with the cute Jeremy in YB. Whereas in this show there is no spark. Also when I compare Tae Kyung, Shin Woo and (to a lesser extent) Jeremy, with Jin Rak and Enrique, the guys in "You're Beautiful" have the guys in FBND so beat!

However I will continue to watch FBND until the end, because it's light and cute and not a bad show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 8, 2013 1:49:23 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I'm glad to see that the h in the Hundred Year Inheritance is starting to fight back against her MIL - I was disappointed that the MIL was only taken to visit a doctor and wasn't committed to a hospital for at least a few days - but the drama in only at episode 10 so there is still hope.

I think the show is doing well ratings wise (over 20%) so I expect it may run for 50 episodes like the other family dramas.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 8, 2013 5:53:54 PM PST luvnlife says: I have been on a Taiwanese Drama kick lately. I thought I would review a few shows I have watched. I just switched back to Kdrama and am watching the drama "Lovers." Has anyone

seen this drama? Did you like it?

TDrama Descriptions/Reviews: Fated to Love You - 9 out 10 Description **Spoilers for How Drama Starts***: A "sticky note" girl (someone who is a people pleaser/always does what others want her to do) mistakenly sleeps with a guy who she thought was her boyfriend. She gets pregnant and they marry. The guy is extremely mean to the heroine. Blaming her for a lot of things and since she is a "sticky note" girl she doesn't stand up for herself. The hero is still in love with his old girlfriend and he makes sure to always tell his new wife this. Of course, there is another guy (besides the old boyfriend) that stands up for the heroine against the husband turning this drama into a love triangle. I won't say much more because there are a lot of plot twists. ***Spoiler End***** What I described above pretty much happens in the first three episodes. I liked this drama because it was filled with a lot of angst. There was also a lot of chemistry between the leads.

This is hands down my favorite Tdrama.

It Started With a Kiss - 5 out of 10 Description: Heroine has been in love with a guy her whole life. She ends up moving in with his family after her home is destroyed by an earthquake. Things start to evolve from there. I think the drama covers 3-4 years of their lives.

I think this show is overhyped. To me, the heroine chased after the guy too much. The ending seemed a little rushed (there is a season 2 which got good reviews). They could have had more groveling at the end of season 1.

Autumn's Concerto - 8 out of 10 Description: Cocky, bad boy hockey player makes a bet that he can get the "good girl" to kiss him. He is mean to the heroine at first but warms up. They get separated and they fast forward about 5 years where they meet again but guy lost his memory.

I love this drama too. I love my protective bad boys as much as I love a good story with some angst.

Why Why Love - 7 out of 10 Description: Two step brothers, one successful the other a bad boy, meet a poor/hardworking girl at a carnival. At the carnival she is raising money for charity by selling "service coupons".

The bad boy pulls the "angel-service" coupons which means the girl has to do what he says for a week. The successful brother pulls the "start a love relationship" card.

When I first started watching this drama I did not know which brother she would end up with.

They did a nice job keeping you guessing because there was a lot of chemistry between the girl and the two guys.

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Rashell Anderson says: @S. Karcz: I have seen Lovers and I would say that the first 2/3 of the drama is good and then it gets kind of bogged down with all the usual makjang stuff to keep them apart. The chemistry between the leads is great, although this actress drives me crazy sometimes. It did make a Lee Seo Jin fan out of me. There's just something so sexy about him for me.

Thanks for the Tdrama info. I haven't seen Why, Why, Love so that's one for me to check out.

I only watched They Kissed Again and would recommend it. I'd already watched Playful Kiss (kdrama version) and couldn't watch the h suffer that same story again so It Started With A Kiss was a skipper for me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Feb 8, 2013 9:09:33 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: S. Karcz - I second the recommendation for They Kiss Again - especially the last five episodes where the H finally grows up and becomes a good husband - and you get the bonus of finally seeing him chase all over town after the h. In addition, the honeymoon scene in episode 1 is hot.

I loved Autumn's Concerto. If you haven't already done so, you might check out Mars and Summer's Desire both of which I thought were quite good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 9, 2013 7:13:08 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @S Karcz: I second Reader123's rec of Summer's Desire (My Favorite Tdrama) and Mars both definitely worth watching. I also enjoyed Miss Rose, Prince Turned Into Frog, and Office Girls.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Feb 9, 2013 1:44:30 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 9, 2013 1:52:29 PM PST cbela says: DM...

Omo! Ditto I just think I will be in my kdrama mode with "WWB". I saw on youtube this fan mv.. :) <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHAvyJLRcc8&feature=youtube_gdata_player> I don't know Hero, but I really liked heroine in "Fullhouse" :) S.Karcz...

TW dramas "Devil Besides You"---â&#x2122;Ąmike he & rainie yang "Summer's Desire"--peter ho :) "My Queen"--- â&#x2122;ĽEthan Ruan & Cheryl

Someone had mentioned "Ur Beautiful" TW version I have overlooked Jiro Wang in "ISWAK"and "Momo Love"..., but in a youtube clip now I think I'll actually care for him to pull off "TaeKyung" :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 9, 2013 5:14:38 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Wow - this thread is now over a year old - hard to believe. Prior to the existance of this thread (and all of its great recommendations) the following Javabeans romantic-comedy drama recommendations was one source I used to determine dramas to watched. I think a substantial number of these dramas have also been recommended in this thread and for the most part I have enjoyed those that I have watched. http://www.dramabeans.com/2009/11/romantic-comedy-drama-recommendations/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 10, 2013 11:32:20 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Hey Chang, it looks like you and I are looking forward to the same shows (That Winter the Wind Blew, and You're Beautiful TW-version).

Jennifer I've watched Sawan Biang several months ago, and I agree it is a crazy show. Did you finish it yet?

On a different note, I've read a detailed review of the plot of the game "amnesia" which the anime/show is apparently based on (it's making me wish for a live action drama version too).

I think I just majorly spoiled the plot for myself. Now I hope for the heroine and Ukyo to get their HEA. I should have known that he is the one she is connected to, because when she first met him in episode 2 her heart fluttered. She didn't have that reaction with any of the other guys. Oh and apparently Toma is crazy as well. Okay I'll stop talking now lol, I just like posting about this show because I am enjoying it so far.

Reader123 yes it seems this thread has been going for more than a year now, because as long as there are good dramas to watch, this thread will probably go on :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 10, 2013 7:20:52 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: D.M. - I haven't finished Sawan Biang yet, he's such a bad guy but her strange behaviour wigs me out too. I had to take a little break from it but then ended up watching some Sealed With a Kiss, which is even more crazypants.

What is Momo Love?

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"Momo Love" is a Japanese manga into TW drama starring Jiro and Cyndi.

The synopsis is on this YouTube clip. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaPBq5Xww48&feature=youtube_gdata_player> I haven't seen this drama, but Cyndi also was in "Smiling Pasta" and that was a cute and food drama :) Jiro is "Mars" and Rainie Yang is "Momo" in a TW drama "ToGetHer"/"Superstar Express".

I only watched a few episodes of this awhile back.

A Thai Lakorn I really like is "Leh Ratree". :) My favorite Bollywood mv is "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai". It's about a single father and his second chance at love with his college best friend! â&#x2122;Ľ s.khan...It's a fun, sad, and great love story! :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 11, 2013 5:54:26 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: To make up for the passionless kiss in today's episode of FBND, here are K-drama's hottest kisses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNTwdY6Sf8k Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 11, 2013 7:24:40 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: I know!!! What was that? Sadly I think the actress is the problem. I don't know if its a reputation thing since she's been famous in Korea since she was little or what. But I've seen all her leading men kiss other actresses just fine, but barely touch lips with her. Maybe tomorrow's episode will continue and the kiss will get better. But I doubt it. :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 12, 2013 8:34:14 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Really disappointing kiss, kept imagining how much hotter a kiss between Dong Hoon and the webtoon producer lady would be. Her part in this most recent episode was adorable, per usual.

I'm really pooped out on dramas, every one that I'm watching has turned a bit dull; Secret Garden - they are still fighting with mama and have switched bodies again, Goong - fighting each other and spending too much time away from each other, Kim Sam Soon - Ex girlfriend drama, Sealed with a Kiss - wife drama. think I'm suffering Coffee Prince withdrawals. Any suggestions would be appreciated. All the dramas I mentioned above are great, I'll probably get back to them soon.

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Queen InHyun's Man is another good one for an OTP that love eachother through out. I swear after ep 5 or 6 they kiss in every episode.

Goong is a drama where I actually jumped ship from the OTP. I just couldn't forgive him for being such an ass and NEVER having the h back unless it benefited him. HATED him. The ex-gf drama in Sam Soon is so obnoxious I agree. But it doesn't really take too long for him to choose Sam Soon. Sadly that isn't the end of the ex-gf messing things up. Secret Garden the second body switch isn't that long and it does lead them to a better understanding of eachother, but the mom drama continues all the way to the end and beyond. Sealed With a Kiss starts to pick back up at about ep 22 or 23. But those episodes after 16 and before 22 are a little slow with I think 18 being the exception.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 12, 2013 9:32:05 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - I don't believe that anyone would ever call The Princess' Man or City Hunter dull both actually get more exciting and riveting as the drama moves forward - no saggy middle episodes like some dramas. In addition, the H/h in both get HEAs, but there will be tears along the way. The Princess' Man is generally based upon true historical events, with a fictionalized H/h. City Hunter is a action/revenge drama, with a good romance. If I could convince my husband to watch one K-drama, this would be it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 12, 2013 10:12:14 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: Jennifer, Reader123's suggestions are both on my Top 5 drama list and are EXCELLENT dramas. The Princess' Man is a historical drama, but a good one to start with. I agree that the tension builds from episode to episode. I remember I marathoned all 24 episodes in like 3 days. But it is VERY angsty. These characters suffer to do the right thing and be together. I'm saying have some tissues handy for this one.

City Hunter is a wonderful action drama with Lee Min Ho at his finest. He's so badass! But the romance can sometimes take a backseat to the revenge/action portion of the drama. This didn't bother me since I loved both aspects of the drama and the romance is adorable.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 12, 2013 10:39:59 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. - You're in luck - That Winter is starting off airing 2 episodes its first night. http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/02/that-winter-premieres-this-week-with-double-header/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 12, 2013 5:48:03 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 12, 2013 6:19:47 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Thanks for the info. Reader123, hopefully the first two eps won't disappoint. But I'm missing good romance comedy shows like "You're Beautiful", or "My Princess" (but with a better storyline) or "Maid Sama". A show that has some dramatic moments, but that also has many light moments and lots of laughs.

Oh Jennifer I didn't like SB either. About Secret Garden don't give up on it, even though it has some really slow parts, overall it is a very good and romantic show despite the hero's very annoying mother.

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I just got done watching FBND, definitely loving on the QueDo couple, but it's all the side characters that really keep me enthralled. I I'll give Princess' Man a try too, it has my fave eye candy in the lead.

Is that Winter a romance? I was looking at it, but was afraid it would be super sad with a terrible ending.

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Yay! I'm so excited for TWTWB!! :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 12, 2013 10:47:36 PM PST Alexia Featherchild says: I'm not sure anyone brought this up, but one can find a list of dramas at mydramalist.com which is similiar to myanimelist.net as it lists the dramas and what they're about, how many episodes, air date, etc... I have 79 to-watch dramas and movies from mdl and thats not even half of what they offer... although its not just k-dramas, but t-dramas and j-dramas too.

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D.M. While probably not as good as You're Beautiful in blending humor/angst, you might try Sungkyunkwan Scandal (a rom/com disguised as a historical), Prosecutor Princess (h embarrasses herself a lot in the early episodes but really matures by around episode 6), Legend of Hyang Dan (only two episodes long but a fun twist on the Choon Hyang story), Love & Marriage (cute romance without a lot of angst), My Girlfriend is a Gumiho (gets better as it goes along - H starts out very immature, but by the end would willingly die for the h).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 13, 2013 9:22:16 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: You will keep adoring Sam Soon, but Sam Shik will work your last nerve until the final episode and beyond. But really the story for me is how Sam Soon comes to accept herself no matter what Sam Shik does. She knows that she'll be fine no matter what. It was wonderful to watch her growth as a character. Plus I think she'll have him whipped in no time.

He's not far off by the end anyway. FBND's last episode was wonderful. So much cute character growth for everyone. And I'm so rooting for Dong Hyun and the editor. They're adorable. This show really does have a whole cast of great characters. I love that. The Princess' Man is epic. It really is almost a perfect drama. The story just keeps building from one episode to the next. Soooo Goood. And yeah, Park Shi Hoo with a mane of glory doesn't hurt either. Winter is a Melo but it is based off of a Japanese drama and a Korean movie of that same drama. The h is blind, rich, and seriously depressed. The only thing she's searching for is her long lost brother (oppa). The H is a con man and he decides to play the part of the

brother to get her money. He owes some bad guys and needs money fast. But of course he falls in love with her along the way. Both the Japanese version and the movie had an HEA, so I'm hopeful this drama will too. Plus the writter has written quite a few good dramas with HEA's. @Alexia: Thanks for that link! It's always great to have another place to look for dramas that would be interesting to watch. And the description and other info helps too. @Reader123: I love 100 yr for some reason. I think the OTP are the most adorable thing ever.

He's seriously a completely different guy with her. He can't help but smile and try to take care of her. And he really does always seem to show up when she needs help. I too wanted to see the mother-in-law get served. But I'm hoping that once she gets the hell out of that family, she'll still have a chance to make them pay. And yeah, it was nice not to have any guilt about her abandoning her marriage since once again the husband showed that he's unredeamable. I can't wait until our H finds out what family this girl that loves him so much is from. He already doesn't really like her. That'll make him run so far in the other direction.

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I've watched the first episode of Incarnation of Money - seems somewhat dark - is anyone following this show and does the melo ease up in future episodes?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 13, 2013 7:17:11 PM PST cbela says: I am loving "Winter Wind Blows"... there's action, heartbreak, bad boy, and loner heroine :) please come on ep 2!!! :) this Kdrama starting out great! Oh and kim bum :) he's cuter from having seen him last in "BBF".

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 13, 2013 7:37:52 PM PST luvnlife says: I'm excited to watch Winter Wind Blows; however, I thought the movie had a sad ending. Or did I just interrupt that wrong? I liked the movie.

I am finishing up the Kdrama "Lovers." The reviews given on this board are correct... good drama; however, episodes 11-16 are dragging. Just get together already. I'm starting to skip forward to get to the end. lol :)

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 13, 2013 7:38:57 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - thanks for the info on Sam Soon - she is such a great character, I think I like her more than Bridget Jones or maybe I can relate to her more? Anyways, I decided to pick the show up and so far so good. The guy ex gf brought with her from America is kind and thoughtful too, maybe too kind. TWTWB is now on my list, based on your info, maybe a little more melo than I'd like, but then again, I made it all the way through Shining Inheritance, so I think I can handle it.

FBND is getting better and better, which is freaking me out, there are just four episodes left!

The part where they were saying goodnight to each other and she wouldn't close the door and he kept turning around to smile at her as he walked down the hallway, so so cuuute.

Alexia - myanimelist is pretty cool, I like the articles too, just read one about Iljins.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 13, 2013 8:48:18 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @S Karcz: I'm going to have to watch the movie again, but I thought he comes back to her at the end. She has had the surgery and can see but she knows its him by the sound of his voice.

I know he gets shot toward the end too, so maybe I'm mixing it up. But I'm pretty sure the end scene is them embracing. I see her red coat in my mind. Heh, it'll be funny if I'm wrong and I just made that up in my own head.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 13, 2013 9:32:42 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I've watched episode 1 of "That Winter..." and parts of episode 2 (waiting for it to get fully subbed). This show is off to a very good start. The cinematography is beautiful, even in angst-y/sad scenes. I hope they give it a happy ending, otherwise it would lose its potential to become one of my favorites. So I hope that it will have an HEA for our H/h.

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Yes, beautiful cinematic setting and scenary. :) I agree and am hopeful with HE this could be one of my favorites!! aww I just watched ep 2 some heart tugging moments when our hero Tree Soo said he didn't know but he pretended to be that person, then the scene about Youngie at the pool. But our hero is such a great actor. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 14, 2013 10:10:09 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I have now watched the first four episodes of Incarnation of Money and have found the plot to be very interesting. While the first two episodes with the back story were very heavy and angsty, the drama lightened up considerably starting with episode 3. This drama starts out with the H's father being murdered by his right-hand man, his mistress and his lawyer. The trio fakes the father's will, with the mistress getting all of the father's massive fortune. The H's mother is framed for the father's murder and after being convicted of the crime ends up drugged in a mental hospital. Attempting to escape getting killed by the trio, the H (who at this point is about 14 years old), suffers a massive head injury/amnesia when he is hit by the h's mother's car. The h's mother (a loan shark) sees potential in the H as the head injury resulted in his memory and learning capabilities becoming supercharged and anonymously supports him in the orphanage where he is sent. We time jump forward about 10 years or so and the H is a prosecutor-in-training, with his training mentor being his father's murderer (they don't recognize each other) who has become a well-respected prosecutor. The interactions between the H/h have provided the lighter moments/comedy of the show. So far I'm finding it more interesting than Level 7 Civil Servant.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 14, 2013 3:21:23 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: That Winter ep 3 is now fully subbed at Viki. I must say I'm really liking this one after the first three episodes. The way it's filmed is really beautiful and melancholy. It makes the mood of the drama somber which makes sense for the story of these two damaged people. It isn't in your face sad like, say I Miss You, but the feeling is definitely one of quiet pain. I think that Jo In Sung is so far pitch perfect. He comes off so cold and emotionless except for those tiny flickers of feeling you see cross his face and in his eyes every once in a while. Song Hye Ko is also doing well playing blind and bitter. Her part isn't as difficult right now, so that's working for her. I love the side kicks for Oh Soo, and I really can't decide if the secretary is good or evil. I definitely don't trust the fiance. Poor Youngie really has no one around her she can believe in. And her new oppa is certainly not a great person to put her trust in right now. I can't imagine how scary it would feel to live in darkness with not one person you can really believe will help you. I like the direction this one is going. There are already tiny bits of sympathy for her getting to Oh Soo. I'm excited to see that sympathy grow into love. At this

point she knows who he is. She asked him flat out, so them falling in love isn't going to squick me out with the whole brother thing.

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I know we've been spoiled with 3 epsiodes, but I am anticipating more WWB :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 14, 2013 6:12:18 PM PST luvnlife says: @ Rashell... you're right. Even in the afterlife they were together verses one person living/on person dying. It was a cute movie so I bet the drama will be awesome. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 15, 2013 7:13:54 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: One of the things I loved about Bridal Mask was the OST Goodbye Day by Ulala Session.

Unfortunately the front man for the group passed away this week.

Ulala Session's Goodbye Day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNZr6afxbzQ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 18, 2013 7:57:45 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: That's sad news :( Thanks for letting us know Reader123.

I watched the last two episodes of 100 Years and finally the h is divorcing. And the H looks like he's going to be a bit of a stalker when it comes to the h. Just kind of watching over her.

The best part of that show is still any interaction between the H and h. They are adorable together. The H is honestly almost a different person when it comes to the h. It's sweet to watch him warm up and care about her. The problem has been that their scenes are scarce up to now. But now that the h is single too, I'm hoping for more scenes between them.

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Since I apparently was not getting enough Yoon Shi Yoon (FBND) and Joo Won (Level 7 Civil Servant) in their currently airing dramas, I watched King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo. This drama is very good, with a highly addictive plot (I can see why viewship hit 50%). While some of the plot is typical k-drama fare (vicious mother, weak/clueless father) the loveline was very atypical, as were its leads and seconds. The H (Yoon Shi Yoon) was fabulous - he was always able to rise above everything life threw at him (and believe me it threw a lot), while the second male lead (Joo Won) was for most of the drama a very flawed/petty person, with a major inferiority complex. For a nice change up, the second female lead was very sweet (so nice to watch a drama without a malicious OW) - but then again the vicious mother (and her lover) more than made up for any lack in this department.

Major Spolier: Move over Park Shi Hoo, as one of the most surprising aspects of this drama is that the flawed second male lead ends up with the h, while the H ends up with the second female lead.

While I totally agreed with this result in the two PSH dramas, I'm still not 100% certain that the H/h ended up with the one they loved the most (but instead the one they were most compatable with). The h picked the OM as she thought she was too flawed for the H, while the H ultimately decided to move on when the h married his brother. Since it's a melodrama, I guess that I should just be satisfied that the four got HEAs and in the end all seemed happy with their choice.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 18, 2013 1:24:31 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Reader123 - I really love King of Baking, I haven't watched it all yet (just left off on thepart where his mother is trying to crash the party at babydaddy's house, so thrilling!), but I thought the set up from the start meant that the girl he loved was just too messed up and angsty to end up with someone like him in the end, doomed and all that.

My fave part so far, when his friends help him gather cans and other metals to get the money to pay for the bread they stole. So sweet!

I watched all three epis of That Winter, OMG, I am loving this show, can't believe I'll have to wait for the episodes every frigging week just like FBND! Anyone know when episode 4 will be out?

Also, a question, has anyone watched Beautiful Days? Does it have a happy ending?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 18, 2013 2:52:24 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: That Winter is a Wednesday/Thursday drama, so viki should have ep 4 subbed by Wednesday night and all the other sites probably Thursday night or Friday. Last week they showed two episodes the first night, but this week they'll be back on schedule with just two.

I have watched Beautiful Days and yes, it does have an HEA.

Thanks to both Reader and Jennifer for the Baking King rec. I've been tempted by this one since I love both guys and Eugene is an actress I really like as well. I'll have to add it to my TBW list.

I watched FBND ep 13 and found this episode a little slow. There were some cute couple moments, but it felt a little like filler before the final angst before the end. I'm really excited for the drama that comes after FBND called Nine. It's by the writers of Queen Inhyun's Man and will have the same PD too. The H gets to go back in time 9 times in order to right a wrong in the present. There is some kind of mystery to solve and I think the h is involved. I'm not sure if she died and he's going back to save her or what, but it looks good to me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 18, 2013 4:05:40 PM PST luvnlife says: Speaking of Park Shi Hoo... did you read the latest accusation against him? He is accused of sexual assault. They are investigating and he seems pretty open talking about it.

I never knew that he was pretty straight forward... stays away from drinking/smoking for the most part. http://www.vingle.net/posts/111309?vizw Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 18, 2013 6:50:50 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Thanks for the 'fo, Rashell. I really wanted to know about BD before committing to such a long series.

Nine does sound pretty fun. I'm also really looking forward to The Virus.

Totally forgot that FBND is out today, yahoo, I'm watching it now!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 18, 2013 7:14:18 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: Yikes, Reader123 is not going to be happy with that Park Shi Hoo news. But I guess we'll have to see how it plays out. From the article, it seems like he is not denying the encounter, but claims it was conscentual. He claims to be going to cooperate completely with any investigation. True or not, stars really do have to be extremely careful about any situation that could be questioned later. I think that's why many use professionals for these types of encounters. That at least keeps these accusations from happening.

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In reply to an earlier post on Feb 19, 2013 8:39:30 AM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 19, 2013 8:40:57 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - Re: King of Baking - my favorite scene is in the final episode - Goo Ma Joon's (Joo Won) final meeting with Manager Han - he truly administers the coup de grâce - I love it when the villians get what they deserve. (One of my frustrations with k-drama rom/com is that bad guys are very rarely ever held accountable for their actions - only in melodramas.)

Another k-drama-ism - poor girls always seem to have bad table manners, with food usually hanging on their face.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 19, 2013 4:18:14 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: Oh, FBND why? Why would you have my least favorite drama element Noble Idiocy?

HATE! I love this drama. And I think the leads are adorable. This 14th episode was darling right until the last minute where the h did something that I can NEVER understand. How can you trample on the sincere heart of somone who loves you and say it's for their own good?

All I can say is that she better realize IMMEDIATELY that she did the complete wrong thing because, I don't know about Enrique, but I will not be able to forgive her if she doesn't. I hate when someone does something that is mean and hurtful and says it's for someone's own good.

And of all people Dok Mi should understand how much it hurts to be betrayed by someone you thought loved and understood you. I hate when someone thinks they know what is best for another person better then that person. Enrique is an adult capable of making his own life choices. It would be one thing to talk it out and even tell him that she doesn't agree with his choice. But to manipulate his feelings so that he'll do what she thinks is the right thing for him is not okay in my book. I'm so furious right now. I love, love this drama. And they've ruined it for me in a single minute. :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 19, 2013 7:29:48 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 19, 2013 7:31:30 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I'm glad that "That Winter..." is turning out to be good. My favorite scene so far, is the scene when they were in a crowded place that he had taken her to, and she got scared and he hugged her from behind. Right now "That Winter..." and "Amnesia", are the two shows I'm really liking.

ETA, Rashell I'm also interested in "Nine", it sounds interesting so I'll probably check it out when it starts.

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Posted on Feb 19, 2013 9:16:59 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 19, 2013 9:18:22 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: "Another k-drama-ism - poor girls always seem to have bad table manners, with food usually hanging on their face."

I didn't mind it in 1st Shop of Coffee Prince, her character's eating, stomping around, outbursts and general vivacity were charming and strangely appropriate, but in others, it makes me crazy mad! They eat like babies, I've seen three year olds with better table manners, the only thing missing is a hair twirl and a booster seat.

Rashell - I've always thought Go Dok Mi was the weakest link, so this newest behaviour isn't too shocking, but it is super duper irritating. Arrrgh, between this stoopid plot twist and Park Shi Hoo's alleged sexual assault, I've lost all faith in humanity, need lots of chocolate now.

D.M. - The behind hug was sooooo swoonworthy, they have a lot of chemistry.

Reader123 it really bothers me how the villains get off without a hitch, in SHining Inheritance they kidnapped her brother, stole a bunch of money and still got to ride off into the sunset, barely chastened!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 20, 2013 11:29:50 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: I know what you mean about Dok Mi. I've kind of secretly shipped Enrique/Jin Rak from the beginning. They're both so adorable and their interactions are so cute and funny.

It's killed me that one of them is going to be lonely or heartbroken. So yeah, after this last ep, I'm fine with Dok Mi just being out of the picture and the two cute boys making a go of it.

I'm still in total denial about the Park Shi Hoo thing. Which makes me feel like a hypocrite, but I'm really hoping this is just a shady girl trying to get money or something. But at the same time, she's 22 years old to his 35. What the hell was he thinking?

It really tells you how wonderful the writting, directing and acting is in That Winter when I'm completely swooning over a back-hug between what is supposed to be a brother and sister. I was worried that the faux-cest (another kdrama staple that I don't love) was going to keep me from investing in the romance. But so far it's not bothering me at all. Obviously he knows he's not her brother, and I'm thinking she's pretty sure he's not her brother either, so any romantic moments are not turning me off. Plus these are two beautiful people. Jo In Sung is awesome so far in this drama. I loved him in WHIB and I think army duty served him well.

He's even better now that he's a little older and more seasoned. Can't wait for today's episode.

Hopefully Viki will continue to crank out those subs quickly.

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I'm hoping the same thing, yet the big age difference is pretty icky and gives me a totally different impression of PSH. I shouldn't be surprised, celebs are so carefully put together by publicists, marketing and all the other people who make money from them, I bet they themselves could get confused.

Enrique and Jin Rak are so great together, I hope to see the two paired up again in future projects.

That Winter has me blown away, I barely resisted the urge to look up the other versions to find out how the story ends, but it is so entertaining, I don't want to ruin it. Jo In Sung is perfection, his reactions, his calculating nature, the way he interacts with women; cold, planned and with no expectations of being surprised or moved by them, is riveting if a little creepy too. It's fun to see Kim Beum in such a different role (the last thing I saw him in was Boys Over Flowers, still haven't finished that series, I'm stuck on episode 20).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Feb 20, 2013 4:25:21 PM PST cbela says: Oh "Tree" Soo is my new hero craze!! Winter Wind Blows is my only Kdrama atm. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 20, 2013 9:19:43 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer, I too am loving "That Winter...", it seems like it's getting more intense and sad. The atmosphere of this show seems to be a mixture of melancholy and suspense. Oh Soo (the hero) comes off as heartless sometimes, and yet at the same time it's like we can almost feel him starting to fall in love with the heroine, as we see her shaky defensive walls coming down (that cotton candy scene was adorable). I really hope we get an HEA because the tone of the story is sad. The H/h have great chemistry.

Oh and Jennifer about "boys over flowers", I recommend checking out HYD (the original version). I first watched "boys over flowers" k-version and dropped it around episode 11 or 12. Then I watched the original HYD and loved it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 20, 2013 10:26:54 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 20, 2013 10:27:55 PM PST GMB says: Hi Everyone, I hope all is well. :) I've been watching "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" and finishing "The King2Hearts." If you liked "1st Shop of the Coffee Prince" (and even if you weren't crazy about it...) You might like

"Sungkyunkwan Scandal." It seems to have that same sense of strong friendships, which are centered around the heroine. ***While a lot of people criticized Park Yuchun's acting, from what little I've seen--he does well with a strong supporting cast.

What else? I personally haven't added anything new to my drama watching list in a while, but I was wondering what everyone thought about the following dramas: Why Why Love? (From Taiwan) White Christmas (Korean Drama) School 2013 (Korean Drama and apparently a re-make) Happy Drama Watching, GMB Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 21, 2013 12:47:28 AM PST [Deleted by the author on Feb 21, 2013 12:51:26 AM PST] Posted on Feb 21, 2013 1:37:00 AM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 21, 2013 1:41:10 AM PST cbela says: Re: Winter Wind Blows Omo! Seriously? Aww. Those were my feelings for ending scene of Ep 4. The only other kdrama that I remembered a Hero doing that to heroine was "Love Story in Havard". Besides me really like Kim Rae Won that drama was a really great one! :) GMB...

Hey! I loved Devil Besides You. I rewatched that twdrama like 5 times. I really liked Why Why Love because it had Mike, Rainie, and Kingone. If that alone doesn't encourage you, you should definitely watch because to this day I still remember a heart breaking scene! :'(... and just watching that scene still makes me teary eyed. Plus there is great music too.

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I've been watching Secret Garden for the 10th time. :) Any news on Hyun Bin <3 filming anything new since he came back from service?

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That Winter's last ep was very good. You ca see Oh Soo caring in spite of himself. But you can also see future problems for his mission lining up to expose him. This drama is really suspenseful as it seems like I'm always holding my breath to see how he's going to lie his way out of another sticky situation. And my heart breaks more and more for Youngie. She really is so isolated and alone.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 21, 2013 1:27:44 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: So I just watched ep 5 of That Winter on Viki. And I find it so strange that, while my head knows that Oh Soo is a bad guy, my heart feels sorry for him. He has made so many bad life choices that have hurt him and so many other people. And it seems like he just keeps making mistakes. But you can see how conflicted he is. You can see how miserable he is. It's like his bad choices keep pushing him toward the next bad choice. But he's in so much pain. Maybe that's why he feels so connected to Youngie. He can relate to her suffering and it draws him to her. But each time he gets close, his horrible real life intrudes to remind him what his purpose really is. Knowing the backstory of Hee Joo's death helps me understand so much more about him and some of the other characters around him. I understand why Hee Sun is so torn between loving him as an oppa from her childhood and hating him as the man who destroyed her sister. I understand why she won't let him move on. In her mind he should remember and pay for the rest of his life for what he did to her unni. And I understand why Moo Chul hates him so much as well. And I understand why he can't move on too. That would be a burden to carry as long as you live. It's really such a twisted history. That whole last scene with the pill was mesmerizing. You can see his despair. You can see his internal war. He's too selfish to take the pill himself. But he's conflicted, against his better judgment, about letting Young have it. And she's seeing it as her salvation. He's seeing his desruction.

So good. And next week looks awesome. I'm thinking we're going to see Oh Soo get a shot of jealousy along with his worry that Hee Sun is going to out him. This show always keeps me on the edge. And how cute was their beach trip? No wonder he was so devestated to realize that happened on Hee Joo's anniversary.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 21, 2013 8:30:45 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: Okay, so for kdramas the typical scheduling goes like this: 2 episodes per week on Mon/Tue, Wed/Thu, Sat/Sun. That Winter did something unusual and had its first 2 episodes on Wednesday followed by the third episode on Thursday. Now it's back on regular schedule which means ep 4 on Wednesday this week with ep 5 today. This does cause one issue in that now unless the drama has an odd number of episodes it will end on a Wednesday. They'll likely solve this with an extension or a drama special. I hope that helps.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 21, 2013 11:27:46 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Thanks, Rashell, it does help, but I am bummed that there won't be another episode today.

I just watched That Winter and I actually feel sympathetic towards Moo Chul, no wonder he is so creepy and evil. He truly loved Hee Joo and Oh Soo's selfish immaturity lead to her accident, the bit about needing two trees was truly awful and then the fight that followed was vicious and painful.

Oh Soo isn't quite so beautiful to me now. Before this episode all I could see was a charming, handsome and conflicted bad boy, now I see the real devastation he's caused, the way he always digs himself in a little deeper with his every move.

All in all, I am loving this show.

I'll give HYD a try, Lee Min Ho is mesmerizing, but the heroine of the show really irritates me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 22, 2013 12:31:01 AM PST cbela says: Just keeps getting better!!!! Just watched ep 5 of "That Winter The Wind Blows".. and I so agree with you all that Moo Chul is way creepy...But that Hee Sun is starting to be a brat, annoying character lol first bc she has Kim Bum pining after her and then especially because she in rage and in next episode or so may out him. I am so biased towards Oh Tree Soo!!!... but it was heartbreaking to see him in tears! :'(... I hope they don't drag out the reveal of identity ^_^!

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I continue to follow Level 7 Civil Servant, but will say that I'm not finding the story or any of the characters interesting.

The final episode of Jeon Woo Chi was finally subbed - it took two weeks for this to happen.

Overall, I thought it was an good drama, with a interesting fantasy world. However, it completely lacked any romance (unless you count that the H/h held hands twice). Would probably rate it as a 7 out of 10 on the storyline, with a 0 out of 10 on the romance.

The lead romance in Hundred Year Inheritance continues to be very good. So far I think the story has moved at a good pace and I'm hoping it continues to do so - but am worried that at 50 episodes the story might start to drag/get bogged down. Not quite sure if the h is now officially divorced (is filing paperwork with the court all it takes for a divorce in Korea) or if her (ex-?)husband can hold things up with his claim of fraud. I'm guessing that the exhusband/ex-MIL will continue to be significant characters till the end.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 22, 2013 6:25:11 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: Hundred Years is supposed to be 50 eps? I was thinking 30 something. Wow, I have watched a few dramas with 50+ episodes, but I still cringe a little at the thought. I definitely see potential story with the ex husband and ex sister-in-law both having a come apart when the H and h finally hook up. I also see potential for conflict with the H's mother once she learns her son's new love is a poor divorcee. I'm not thinking Chae Won is going to be willing to enter into another marriage with a mil that hates her. But after the H last experience with this, I don't think he'll put up with that kind of behavior from his mom. Sadly, I really don't care about anyone else in this drama. Definitely only in it for the leads.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 22, 2013 7:06:58 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - AsianWiki has it at 50 episodes, but I agree that at the rate the story is moving 30+ seems more realistic unless the plot really starts dragging.

I agree that the lead H/h storyline is the only one of interest - I continue to fastforward those scenes not related to them. http://asianwiki.com/Hundred_Year_Inheritance Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 23, 2013 2:07:39 PM PST luvnlife says: Has anyone seen Greatest Love/Best Love? Thoughts? I am thinking of watching this drama next.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 23, 2013 6:44:23 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 23, 2013 6:44:49 PM PST luvnlife says: Thanks DVD! After I read your post... I thought why not. I have been watching the episodes non stop. Im on ep 6.. I like the hero and heroine together. It's has a lot of good comedy in it too. I laughed so hard when the heroine's brother went and farted to make all the other contestants move away from the doctor so the heroine could swoop in. lol Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Feb 24, 2013 12:59:27 AM PST darkice7_12 says: Happy to hear that you're enjoying it. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Feb 24, 2013 2:02:29 AM PST Adnana says: Sorry for being MIA. I'm still following all the comments here, but I haven't had anything new to say myself because the last drama I watched was "Faith". And yeah, I can safely say that one cured me of live-watching any crack drama. (until the next one comes along, lol) I am, however, compiling lists of dramas to watch as soon as they finish airing. Like FBND and "That Winter..."

I have a question re: "One Hundred Year Inheritance". I really liked what I've been hearing here about the storyline, but I'm in need of clarification on a few points: - is the H a momma's boy? As in, he would (and did) let her run roughshod over his life?

'Cause the h really doesn't need another man like that.

- is the H the cold type? Toward the h, I mean.

Thanks, girls. Happy drama watching.

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Lovely D.M. says: Rashell and Jennifer good thoughts about episode 5 of "That Winter...", it seems that we are delving into the characters' backgrounds already. I loved the cuddling scene between the H/h and the beach scene (so cute). I've also noticed that this show has quiet/sad but crushingly intense episode endings. "That Winter..." is already edging out some of my favorite k-dramas, but I can't say for sure until it finishes, but so far I'm hooked.

"That Winter..." and "Amnesia" are the only two shows I'm following and loving right now.

I'm also looking forward to "Nine", since it looks like it will be a good romance/mystery, hopefully it won't disappoint.

Happy watching everyone!

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About Hundred Years, the H is not a mama's boy. He is close to his mother and she is probably a little too invested in him, but he does not let her run his life. And he's not afraid to tell her to butt out. We know that she didn't approve of his last love who was killed in an accident. And we've seen her tell the H that she'll never do that again; that she'll trust his choice. We've also seen the H tell her that he'll leave again if she didn't stop butting into his personal life. I know he'd protect the h from anyone including his mother. But the h may not want to deal with any kind of mil issues considering her past.

I can't believe FBND ends this week. I hope the end is satisfying. I am looking forward to Nine which follows it though. And so far I love That Winter more then words can say. So far it has the drama trifecta of writing, directing, and acting. I just hope it stays this good all the way through.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 26, 2013 4:46:46 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I greatly enjoyed FBND and am sorry that it has ended. Overall, while not at favorite, I thought that the drama was very good. I had been worried that in the end Jin Rak would be paired up with Do Hwi, so was pleased with the ending that they gave him and all of the other fun characters in this drama. I'm hoping that there will be future shows in the "flower boy" series, as all have been great.

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I agree that the last ep of FBND was adorable and reminded me why I'd loved it so much in the beginning. I would say I loved 3/4 of this drama and really didn't like 1/4. It's not going to be top 5, but I did enjoy it and don't regret watching. Overall a cute drama.

Hundred Years over the weekend was good. This drama is so messed up but I really like it anyway. The H totally has fallen for the h. He's adorable obsessing, worrying, and finally rescuing her. She's clueless since she's just trying to find normal again away from that psycho family she married into. The ex husband went totally over the edge last episode. He kidnapped her and when she wouldn't agree to get back with him threatened to kill them both.

In the end they just took a bad fall, but no worries our Hero tracked them down and carried her away. But not before telling the ex "this woman is no longer your woman". Swoon. It's so crazy but I'm eating it up.

And I can't wait for the new ep of That Winter tomorrow. I'm really feeling the drama love lately. I hope that when Nine takes the place of FBND it will fill the Mon/Tue slot for me.

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Me, too..Wed and Thurs is â&#x2122;ĽThat Winter, The Wind Blows!!! :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 27, 2013 5:35:24 AM PST luvnlife says: My other half was gone all weekend so I really got my fill of kdramas.

I finished up Best Love... it was great. Fun scenes mixed with the right amount of romance.

Then I fell in love with City Hall... wow! I think this is on my top 5 Kdramas. I still love Hyun Bin (Secret Garden); however, Cha Seung Won can come save me any day.. lol. I liked it because it was fast paced mixed in with a ton of romance. The Hero had a fiance for "public appearance" but he protected and loved the h from far away. I cried a lot throughout because the h kept having to overcome so many obstacles to run as mayor. The guy tearing her dress as she was protesting was so sad. To me, this show had one of the most romantic kisses, proposals, couple... ever! (Even a romantic sex scene... which you rarely see.)

Now I'm going through withdrawal. Anyone have any suggestions similar to City Hall? (I have seen Sam Soon.) I might start watching Winter after reading all your reviews depending on if anyone has suggestions.

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@ S Karz: What's Up Fox is a drama by the same writer as City Hall. It's more of a Nona romance then City Hall, but the H is sweet. He's very protective of the h. Since you liked Best Love, you should try other dramas by the Hong Sisters. My favorites are You're Beautiful and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho.

I can't think of any drama I would say was like City Hall, but if you'll tell me a little more about what you liked I'll try to pick some dramas with similar traits. For example if you like protective Heroes, I could make some recs based on that.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 27, 2013 11:55:12 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Rashell for Best/Greatest Love in which episode is the panties scene? lol, I'm curious because I didn't finish this show when I watched it several months ago, so I don't remember.

I've also watched parts of episode 6 of "That Winter..." raw. I love when he tucks her in, and how she can't sleep without him. We also got an almost kiss. Also is he planning to take money from the safe and leave quietly without telling Youngie? (I don't want Oh Soo to leave Youngie, she needs him). I love the scenes between the H/h in this show, and he's definitely falling in love with her. I can't wait to watch this ep. subbed so I can understand what's going on.

Amnesia's new ep was one of my faves, I really like Toma and the heroine together, even though it seems like the story is about to get really intense. I know that the heroine should be with Ukyo, but he kind of scared me this episode, still I'm hoping for an HEA. It seems that Ikki's, Toma's and Ukyo's parts of the story are related and complete the story (especially Ukyo), of course with the heroine in the center of it all. Okay I'll stop talking now.

Speaking of City Hall, I liked it too :) Oh and I watched the last episode of FBND (I didn't watch last week's episodes), and I thought the ending was cute, feel good and satisfying. My favorite couple though is the funny chief editor and Jin's friend (I forget both her and his name). Overall this was a cute light show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 27, 2013 1:33:49 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: The panties scene is in episode 4 and it kills me laughing every time I see it. The h is in the H apartment and has accidently used his underwear to wipe up something she spilled.

The OM just happens to call while she's still there. The h knows it's the OM and so he keeps yelling at her about having his panties. It's seriously so funny.

You are tempting me to watch Amnesia, but I'm trying to hold out until the end so you can tell me if it's HEA or not. But you know me, I'll probably give in long before the then.

I can't wait for subs of ep 6 of That Winter. I'm trying to be patient, but it really is drama

crack for me at this point. I love, love, love it!

I also agree that the editor and Dong Hoon had an adorable relationship in FBND. They were darling.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 27, 2013 5:57:43 PM PST luvnlife says: Favorite Themes of Kdramas: Bad Boys/Rich/Cold Hearted Heroes Protective Heroes Love Triangles Innocent Heroine/Initially Cold Hero Angst before a HEA Suggestions always welcome :) My Favorite Dramas: 1. Secret Garden: Rich H falls in love with poor stunt woman h. H is very protective even though initially the h is not interested. Series filled with angst. (Favorite Scenes: fighting at H's house over vacuum/laying by h on the floor at stunt party/giving h scarf & mittens crying at the fruit stand) 2. Spring Waltz: H and h grew up together but are torn apart when young h undergoes heart surgery. They meet years later/don't recognize each other right away. H has a girlfriend.

Hero's best friend Phillip, who is super nice, pursues h. (Favorite Scenes: first dance followed by fighting in stairwell/h sitting behind H in car) 3. City Hall: Poor/awkward h secretary falls for the new Deputy Mayor H. H already is engaged to someone else for `political appearance.' Heroine stands up to corruption in the city hall but is publically humiliated - more than once. Initial H quietly stands by but soon starts helping the h. Couple overcomes many issues since Deputy Mayor is always concerned about public opinion of him (hence the fiancĂŠ). (Favorite Scenes: first kiss/H giving h coat at protest/tango) 4. Full House: H is rich/famous actor who buys h's house (her house is sold without her consent). They work out a deal to be a fake couple. Heroine can live in house with H. H pretends h is his fiancĂŠ so public will leave him alone.

5. The Princess Man: Romeo and Juliet type story. H and h fall in love, Heroine's family kills members of H's family. H feels betrayed and kidnaps h, believing she had part in the killings.

Others: The King to Hearts: Cocky Prince goes head to head with N. Korean female solider.

Lovers: Gangster H falls for good girl h.

Stars Falling from the Sky: h's parents die and she has to provide for her five siblings.

Heroine moves in with H. City Hunter: Revenge story. Heroine is a bodyguard who falls in love with the H.

Personal Taste: Hero pretends to be gay and moves in with h.

Boys Before Flowers: Classic Bad Boy/Good Girl Family's Honour - Park Shin Hoo... Rich Hero/Sweet Heroine Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Feb 27, 2013 6:52:46 PM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 27, 2013 7:21:09 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: S. Karcz - A couple more that you might try if you haven't already: Wonderful Life - somewhat similar co-habitation theme as Full House. H (Kim Jae Won)/h (Eugene) have a one night stand and are force to get married after the h has a baby. Has a love rectangle like Full House (OW is same actress as in Full House). I liked it better than Full House as H/h seemed to fall in love with each other around the same time - I'm not a big fan of h loving H, but H loving OW. Autumn's Concerto - rich H/selfless h - H/h fall in love, H suffers brain tumor and due to surgery suffers memory loss and forgets h. H/h have cute son, that h hides from H. Save the Last Dance For Me - stars Ji Sung & Eugene. H suffers amnesia, H/h fall in love, H recovers memory but forgets h - has love triangle, H is actually a pretty nice guy.

ETA: My Girl - a Hong sisters rom/com. Rich/cold H hires h to pretend to be his missing cousin. Has love triangle and some angst. However, some do have a problem with h's personality.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 27, 2013 8:13:47 PM PST luvnlife says: Thanks Reader123! Only one I saw on your list was Autumn's Concerto... one of my fav Tdramas. Love how the H protects the h in the hockey puck scene. (Fated to Love You is another favorite Tdrama) Yay... I am going to go and check the ones you posted right now and decide on this weekend's show!

Did you ever see "Mary Out All Night" or "Bottom of the 9th"... I've seen those posted before but haven't watched. Thoughts?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 27, 2013 8:45:56 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: Mary Stayed Out All Night is kind of a hot mess. It started off pretty cute, but just got too far off track. It does have Jang Geun Suk, but even he isn't enough to carry it. I liked Love Rain better of his dramas after You're Beautiful. Just skip to the 5th ep of Love Rain because the past episodes are boring. The kids part is the real story and the back story is

explained.

I really liked 9 Ends 2 Outs. Lee Jung Jin is adorable as the protective guy friend who realizes that he's starting to feel more then friendship once they live together. So cute.

Some suggestions based on your lists: Coffee Prince: H is rich and has lived abroad. His grandmother challenges him to run a coffee shop. h is poor and the breadwinner in her family since her father died when she was very young. Everyone assumes she's a boy including the H. He hires her to work at the coffee place and falls in love with her at first thinking she's a he. It's kind of the opposite of Personal Taste.

Beautiful Days: h is an orphan who comes to the city searching for her sister. H is a rich record exec. He's cold and detached except seems to have a soft spot for the h.

Queen Inhyun's Man: h is a young aspiring actress and H is a Joseon era scholar. He travels through time and ends up having her help him fix the past. They fall in love, but the problem is he's from the past. A great drama with a love able h and a smart honest H. Some of the best kissing scenes ever.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 27, 2013 9:49:40 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: What's with all the drama listing? Anyways I'm not complaining :) Rashell thanks for the information about Greatest/Best Love, I think I'm going to go back and watch that episode just to see that scene lol. Oh and I'll keep you updated about Amnesia's ending :) Also I've watched episode 6 of "That Winter..." subbed, and I really hope Oh Soo doesn't leave. He can't leave Youngie, she needs him. The H/h have some awesome chemistry and scenes, and the storyline keeps the viewer on edge. I can't wait for episode 7, even though I feel that this show will have a sad ending, but hopefully it won't.

Happy watching everyone Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 27, 2013 10:15:53 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: We have some new posters on the thread asking for recs, hence the lists.

That Winter is so good. Everyone has an altierior motive in this drama. Nothing is straight forward. Soo won't leave Youngie. He's going to keep falling more and more. He's already in too deep and he knows it. He really is a terrible guy, but you can tell he wishes he were better.

I don't know why I don't hate him. Maybe because all the people in her life for years seem to care about her less then Soo. And he at least tries to give her some happiness. Her life really

is heartbreaking. I'm also not holding out much hope for an HEA. So many damaged people, getting out of this happy doesn't seem possible. I think I'm ok with that as long as the story stays as intense and fascinating all the way through.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 28, 2013 4:54:20 AM PST Last edited by the author on Feb 28, 2013 5:22:50 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Re: That Winter - I agree that this drama is not headed towards a HEA. I'm bracing myself in advance for a bad ending - but we know how well that worked for Bridal Mask. luvnlife - great new moniker - I'm thinking of changing mine since I quit reading books when I discovered K-drama. A couple more dramas that I liked (but didn't love) that I haven't seen mentioned in a while: Myung Wol The Spy - starts off very wacky but turns more normal k-drama-ish towards the middle/end. H is a top actor and h is a North Korean spy sent to make him fall in love with her so he will defect to North Korea to help their film industry.

Scent of a Woman - Downtrodden h finds out she has 6 months to live and decides to finally begin living. Drama ends on a somewhat upbeat note.

ETA: Has anyone watched Loving You a Thousand Times - it looks good, but at 55 episodes I'm somewhat hesitant to start. Also, has anyone watched any of the 100+ episode (20 minute) daily dramas that they would recommend - several sound very good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 28, 2013 5:28:50 AM PST luvnlife says: Thanks everyone for the recommendations. Nothing is worse than finishing up an amazing drama and then not have anything great queued up.

The one thing I love about this thread is that when people post they always put a blurb of what the drama is about. Too often when I do google searches people's top list come up with no description. (I know you can read dramawiki, but this is so much faster with personal reviews.)

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 28, 2013 8:40:35 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: So for fun I was thinking we should post our favorite scenes from our favorite dramas. Or even just a favorite drama scene in general.

City Hunter: I love, love, love the scene in Ep 8 when Nana and Yoon Sung get caught in a

rain storm and he takes her back to his house. They both change out of their wet clothes, and he walks into his kitchen to see Nana standing at the stove in nothing but one of his shirts.

The look on his face is awesome. He is stunned by the pretty. He tries to help her and can't stand to be that close to her. He's all bumbly and awkward. In the end Nana snuggles by herself on the couch with a glass of wine and falls asleep. He finds her and covers her with a blanket (of course - another kdrama staple) and totally goes in for the kiss. She opens her eyes with his face about an inch from hers. It's such a good scene.

Coffee Prince: My favorite here is in Ep 12 at the end after Eun Chan and Han Gyul are officially dating. He's called her on the phone to chat one night and he's totally prodding her into telling him about how she fell for him. It's adorable. Well, he starts giving her a bit of a hard time about her one time crush on his cousin and she gets all flustered. She blurts out that she loves him, really really loves him. He's standing on his couch and the words are so shocking that he stumbles and falls down. After about a second he teases her that she should have told him sooner so they could have been happy together all this time. And then he tells her to listen carefully because he loves her more. I just melt every time.

King 2 Hearts: I think with this one I'd go with a moment in Ep 16 when Hang Ah and Jae Ha are in his office talking. They're sitting on the couch and he's just been rocked by some more shocking bad news. And he's sharing all his feelings with her. She pulls him down so that his head rests on her lap and he just curls into her; pulling her arms around him. It was just awesome to see how much he had come to need her, and count on her; how much they'd become true partners. He actually tells her that people scare him except for her. It's so tender and sweet. @Reader123: I haven't watched Loving You A Thousand Times, but my understanding from comments I've read is that the H is awesome and the h is not worthy of him. I watched the drama Don't Hesitate because I love and adore Lee Sang Woo and it had 98 episodes. This is another where the H is so wonderful and the h doesn't deserve him. Although you want him to have her because he just loves her so much. I've been tempted by Loving You too, but haven't given in yet. If you do start, let us know what your impressions are.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Feb 28, 2013 8:49:36 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: The almost kiss in That Winter was so intense and romantic. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it in kdrama land. I think the show is heading for a happy ending, I have hopes that Soo will somehow redeem himself to Young and that they will be able to be together.

But she's going to have find out that he's not her brother and soonish.

Didn't he look adorably disappointed when she said she still thinks of him as the six year old who left her all those years ago and not a grown man?

Thanks for all the great rec's, I've got a lot more dramas to watch now, yay!

Amnesia is sounding intriguing. I just finished watching the first season of Say I love You (super excellent anime with a protective hero and a shy heroine) and was feeling sad about the lack of new shows, maybe I'll give Amnesia a shot.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 28, 2013 9:49:20 AM PST Blooregard "bloocheese." Kazoo says: Seeing as this thread is over a year old, some of my favorites have probably already been discussed. I like k-dramas but not as much as j-dramas (so I don't keep up with them as much), mainly because I need subtitles for Korean.T^T First, I would advise any newbie drama watchers to go to soompi and d-addicts. I have my utorrent so I'm always seeding super old dramas that I'm still in love with. Even though these aren't dramas, I just have to recommend these: 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant, The Guy Was Cool and A Wolf's Attraction<3 For dramas, I still love Coffee Prince, Winter Sonata, My Girlfriend is GumiHo. Wow, I can't even think of any recent ones...I should head over to soompi myself and come back when I'm more up to date.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 28, 2013 10:24:04 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Blooregard: The title is fans of k-dramas, but we discuss any and all dramas that we've seen or like. Welcome to the thread!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Feb 28, 2013 11:48:06 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I continue to follow Level 7 Civil Servant, but only because of Joo Won. I decided that other than Joo Won's character, I don't actually like any of the other characters in this drama, including the h. Joo Won has now reached the distinction of being the only K-drama actor whose entire backlist of dramas I have watched (its helpful that his backlist is very short).

Some favorite scenes from K-drama: Smile, You - I actually had a hard time selecting a favorite scene from this drama as the H/h had soooo very many cute/fun scenes together (the lead H/h are one of my favorite couples rest of drama was so-so, but all of the H/h scenes are fabulous). If I had to pick one scene it's actually somewhat of a sad scene from Episode 17 - H takes h to same restuarant where he had previously taken his 8 year one-sided crush for their first and only date. H indicates to h that he had truly loved the OW for 8 years and that whenever he hears the words "first love" he will probably always think of the OW - who is the h's sister. The h becomes upset and leaves - H follows saying he's not done talking - asks h if it's OK given his past for him to love the h. H does such a great job in this scene dealing with his past so that it doesn't become a point of conflict in the future.

You're Beautiful - another drama where I had a hard time selecting a favorite scene - this drama is truly the Hong sisters at their best. One of my favorite scenes is in Episode 13 where the h is trying to join the H's fan club. He quizzes her on how much she knows/likes about him and becomes somewhat upset by the low scores he gets on some of the questions. Loved his reaction to the 100 points...

Sungkyunkwan Scandal - The marketplace confession scene in Episode 15 - H believes h to be a man, has dropped out of school and broken his engagement - H tells h that he no longer has the confidence to lie to himself anymore and that he is leaving since he does not want the h to be ostricized (drama takes place in the 1600s). I also loved the elevator kiss scene in Episode 17 - who would have thought that removing hats would be so sexy.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 1, 2013 12:23:39 AM PST Blooregard "bloocheese." Kazoo says: Thanks for the welcome:) If you talk about all dramas, has anyone since my first and deepest love--Majou no Jouken (English: A Witch's Terms)? It's a j-drama featuring my favorite actor/idol guy Hideaki Takizawa. I cry everytime I watch it. T_T Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 1, 2013 5:12:33 AM PST luvnlife says: @ Blooregard... what is it about? Many of us watch Jdramas/Tdramas so please give us some of your recommendations with a short synopsis. :) I would love to hear more.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 1, 2013 9:49:15 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Blooregard: Please do give more info on your favorite jdrama. We're always looking for new dramas to enjoy.

When Reader123 asked about Loving You a Thousand Times, I mentioned that I'm watching a drama called Don't Hesitate that is 98 episodes long. I'm only on episode 36 and I can only watch a few episodes a week because this h drives me batty. But the H in this drama may actually be the most perfect man ever, and not just because it's Lee Sang Woo playing him.

He is completely and totally devoted to the h. He is jealous and possessive, but not to a scary obsessive degree. He will protect the h from anything or anyone that will hurt her even herself sometimes. He's wonderful. She on the other hand is sometimes seriously TSTL. I mean this girl makes Go Mi Nam from You're Beautiful look like a genius. She's not an evil h or anything just so clueless it's painful. She's too nice and too niave and it gets her into stupid situations that cause problems for her and the H. But he never stops trying to help her.

So a little story synopsis on this one. The drama starts out with the h in love with OM, and of course because she's poor, his mother opposes their relationship. Her best friend is also in

love with him. So evil friend schemes to get him drunk and into bed. Mother pressures h to end things. So h and OM break up. He really does love her and she really does love him, but they're both stupid and fall for all the evil tricks. But then OM gets very sick. His liver is failing. Turns out the h is perfect match. So suddenly evil mother will love her if she'll just donate a piece of her liver and save OM. She does of course because she loves him. Well OM gets better no problem, but h ends up in a coma. OM has no idea that she was his donor. He thinks they're still broken up and she's staying away because of it. Mother and evil friend convince him to go with them to America. Evil friend is pregnant too, so all of them go to the US to start a new life. So they all abandon poor h, who remains in a coma for 3 years. She wakes up, but of couse doesn't remember her past with OM. Evil mother and OM decide it's time to return to Korea as well. h gets a job working for H who had worked with her in the past. He'd had a crush on her then, but she'd been in love with OM. And being a typical kdrama H, he showed his affection by being an ass. Anyway, he hires her and his crush is still pretty obvious. Well, because coincidence is the name of the kdrama game OM and H are friends and their families share the company they all work for. OM is married to evil friend and they have a darling little boy, but he's still very much in love with h. Just as the H is working up his courage to be more then just a boss for the h, OM sees her at the company.

OM can't just leave her alone so he starts to insert himself into her life not telling her that he's married. And she doesn't remember their messed up past. The H doesn't know about their past either, but he definitely notices the attention she's getting from OM. And he's not a fan at all.

Because he can't talk about his feelings, he tries to stop her from seeing OM by adding the her work load and being pissy with her. This of course makes her think he hates and is picking on her while OM is wonderful. I'm to the point where she has FINALLY found out that OM is married, and H has manned up and confessed his feelings for her. They're starting to date and it's adorable. But I'm only at ep 35. I have no idea where this is going for 63 more episodes although I have some guesses. I'm sure h will continue to be an idiot and H will continue to be awesome. I watching this at viki and the best part may be the timed comments.

They're awesome. Check this one out guys if only for a H that is fabulous. http://www.viki.com/channels/607-dont-hesitate/videos/episodes?page=1 Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 1, 2013 2:59:08 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: "I mean this girl makes Go Mi Nam from You're Beautiful look like a genius" Stawp, Rashell! Seriously, that was so funny I spewed tea all over my new keyboard.

What are timed comments? I just watched an epi of That Winter on viki and didn't notice comments. I'm imagining something like the pop up videos that used to be on MTV. Is that right?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 1, 2013 3:24:34 PM PST Last edited by the author on Mar 1, 2013 3:45:03 PM PST Rashell Anderson says:

@Jennifer: Okay, so when you're watching at Viki there are 3 buttons at the top of the picture screen across from the title and episode number. One of them says "show timed comments".

If you click on that one, then as the episode airs, comments from other watchers come up across the top of the picture. It can drive some people crazy, so they leave them turned off.

On new dramas there aren't as many since many people haven't watched yet, but for older dramas there are sometimes a lot. This drama, Don't Hesitate, has a ton. And most of them slay me. They're usually about how awesome the H is and how absolutely stupid this h is. I usually like having the comments. It kind of feels like you're watching with a bunch of other people and they often have the same thoughts I do. You can't see the comments if you're watching on an ipad or iphone, but any other device you can. Honestly the timed comments are one of the reasons I prefer watching on Viki.

I've been marathoning this drama today since we're having a blood drive at work, so I don't have my usual work space. It's been like a free day. Anyway, I'm to ep 46 (these eps are only 36 minutes, so I guess it views more like a 50 ep drama) and the H continues to be the best thing ever to live and the h seems to get stupider. She's not even smart enough to hang on to this perfect man that would slay dragons for her. She's pushing him away for his own good since his station is so far above hers. But he won't let her do it. He tells her that once she held his hand, he was determined never to let go, ever. Really, he's awesome. I don't want to make it seem like the h is so bad that you can't stand her. She's just stupid. But the H loves her so much, and he's so wonderful, that I just want them together for his sake at least. Plus they're both really pretty. Anyway, do check it out. If only to agree with me that this is the dumbest person on the planet. Really.

OMG. I had to edit because in ep 46 the H may have said the best thing EVER to be said in this drama or any other. He told the h, "You just think useless thoughts, so from now on I'll do all the thinking and acting, and you just follow along." I don't think I've ever loved a drama H more. He's finally told her that she's too stupid to run her life and now his too, so he's just going to handle that. LOVE! Normally, I'm all for an equal partnership, but in this case I completely agree with him. He's tried to let her go on her own, and it's only caused everyone grief. Sigh, but I know she's too stupid to listen, so he'll just continue to bail her out.

He really, really loves her people. Seriously.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 1, 2013 3:57:56 PM PST Last edited by the author on Mar 1, 2013 5:55:01 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer thanks for that encouraging post about the ending of "That Winter...", hopefully you're the one who's right and we won't get a sad ending. I've watched episode 7 and it was as usual really good and it seems from the previews like we might be getting a kiss (not an almost kiss) in episode 8! Also you will really like Amnesia, it is a suspense/romance/drama type show, so it has this intense/mysterious atmosphere. Oh and about the timed comments on viki, those appear at the top of the video. I sometimes watch episodes with them on, because it feels like you're watching with a bunch of other people, and sometimes I watch without them when I just really want to focus on the episode.

Rashell, your review of -edited- "Don't Hesitate" (lol sorry for the mix up, I thought you were talking about Loving You...) has really gotten me curious about this drama lol. Even though I

don't usually watch the long ones, because I feel that they drag and have lower production values, but this one looks like fun. If I do check it out, I'll probably just fast forward to all the H/h scenes. Please keep us updated about the ending.

Oh and now that I know why you guys are listing dramas (feeling sheepish because I didn't read all the posts lol), maybe I'll list some of my fave scenes from my fave dramas as well :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 1, 2013 4:08:52 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: wow, the comments do sound fun. Thanks for the info, I'll check out this show, Lee Sang Woo is very nice to look at.

I'm in the middle of Beautiful Days, its a little slow going but the chemistry between the leads is pretty good and the drama from the crazed sisters has been fun.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 1, 2013 10:51:32 PM PST Last edited by the author on Mar 2, 2013 7:43:50 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: OMG, I'm at ep 57 and the h is quickly moving from TSTL to dead to me. Seriously her idiocy is reaching levels I didn't know were possible. But the H, oh the H, he is still the best most wonderful man ever. She's pretty much ripping his heart out and he still won't stop helping and protecting her. It's sad how much he loves her. He is completely and totally devoted to her. She doesn't love him half as much or she couldn't be hurting him like this. I like that she finally wants revenge against that family who so wronged her and keep tormenting her, but why is she so stupid that she doesn't get that the H would stand by her side. She's far too stupid to get revenge on her own anyway. I'm hoping she turns it around quick because right now even her monumental stupidity isn't enough of an excuse for her behavior.

ETA: So for about ten episodes I wanted to strangle the h and hug the H. Of course it's the H who turned it all around. Once he stopped wallowing in his despair over losing the h, it only took a minute for him to figure it all out. And he immediately supported her, because he seriously is that good of a man. She still drives me insane, but I've come to accept that he will never stop loving and supporting her. And that he needs her by his side to be happy. So I want that for him. But I still don't think she'll ever deserve him.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 3, 2013 6:30:11 PM PST luvnlife says: @reader123.... Thanks for the recommendation of Save the Last Dance... almost through it. I really am really enjoying it. I skimmed through 3 episodes of Wonderful Life but I wasn't really feeling the H. To me the OM had a better personality... more serious. Does the H ever

get more serious verses his `happy go lucky' personality? He's always so smily and happy and is acting very childish about the baby. @Rashell... Beautiful Days is on my radar for the next week. It sounds like a good one. Also thanks for the VIKI tidbit about the timed comments... I started watching City Hunter with it on and I am loving it. People's comments are so funny and they point out things that I don't always catch. I don't know how I missed that feature before!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 4, 2013 9:00:18 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: Okay, so I've finished Don't Hesitate. Really the drama went fast considering the 98 episodes.

They were shorter episodes only around 35 minutes, so it watched more like 50 episodes. It does end in an HEA for everyone even the baddies which still bugs me a little. Although they did suffer quite a bit towards the end before being redeemed. The h stayed stupid. I wish I could say that she learned her lesson or finally got a clue, but that never happened. She really should thank God every single day that she found the H. The very best thing about the drama by far is the H. He is seriously the best man in the world. Even when the h was being stupid and he'd tell her that, he always had her back. Even if he wasn't in support of whatever ridiculous thing she was planning to do privately, he always defended her actions to anyone else. He was smart, strong, protective, and so tender. He was devoted to her completely. She did love him too. And the scenes of them being a couple are amazing. Their honeymoon made me sigh out loud from the adorableness. But she was such a martyr and really truly almost criminally stupid sometimes. Mostly I'm just glad the he was happy in the end, and that meant being with her. But if he'd decided to ditch her one of the many times she royally messed up, I'd have understood him too. Another thing that was so interesting to me about this drama was the attitude about organ donation in Korea. It is definitely way more mainstream and normal in the US. Their thoughts about it seemed very dated to me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 4, 2013 9:14:30 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Rashell, I'm enjoying your updates about "Don't Hesitate", they're funny. By the way I watched episodes 15,16, and 17 of "Hundred Year Inheritance", mostly the H/h parts only, and I liked it. So I think I might go back to following it, watching mostly the H/h parts. Also, I read the latest plot summary on dramabeans of "Nine", and I'm kind of disappointed. Your initial thoughts about the plot where a lot better, the hero traveling back in time to solve a mystery involving the heroine and himself, and/or to save the heroine's life (that would have been really interesting). But apparently it's the hero traveling back in time because he has a brain tumor, and I don't know how the heroine fits into it (maybe he broke up with her because of that?), it sounds anti-climatic and without suspense. However I will still check out this show because the teaser looked good and maybe the summary is not giving the plot justice. However I am ready to drop it anytime I find it boring.

There are a few other shows on my radar right now, "When a Man Loves" (I'm looking forward to this one, tentatively). I'm still waiting for more details about the plot, but so far it

sounds like it could have the potential to be a very good melodrama/romance. Also "All About My Romance" this one is apparently a romantic comedy, and again I'm waiting for more details about the plot.

Luvnlife (nice screen name!), my top favorite K-drama/romance shows are (in no particular order): Secret Garden, You're Beautiful, Queen Inhyun's Man, My Princess, "That Winter..." (so far) The K-drama/romance shows I've watched and really liked, but they don't make it to my top favorite list area: Princess Man, Innocent Man/Nice Guy, City Hall Oh by the way, I've watched a k-movie entitled "A Werewolf Boy" and it has the same male lead from "Innocent Man", and I liked it even though I felt the ending didn't make sense (why didn't the heroine return earlier? they could have spent many years together). In conclusion, it's like Reader123 said, I have yet to watch a K-movie as good as a K-drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 5, 2013 5:42:43 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: Ha, Don't Hesitate was funny to watch too. Every time the H left the h to do anything on her own, you just waited for her to screw up. I love the main couple in Hundred Years, but they are the only part I care about. But it's worth watching for them alone for me.

I was sooo disappointed in the synopsis for Nine. All I need is a drama with another brain tumor. And I was looking forward to a mystery. I'll probably still check it out, but I'm less interested for sure.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 6, 2013 9:51:18 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: "That Winter..." is just an amazing show. I think this episode, episode 9, had the most romantic/beautiful/moving scene I have ever scene, when Oh Soo took Youngie to the top of the mountain. That scene was just breathtaking visually and emotionally. I got all teary. H/h chemistry is out of this world. OS (In Sung sp?) is so good looking and Youngie is adorable, and the story is intense/beautiful/heartbreaking. I can't wait for tomorrow's episode, and I want them to kiss so badly. So far, I can say that this is my number one drama/romance show, it beats all other drama/romance shows I've watched up to now.

Now moving onto Amnesia, episode 9 was just...wow. I still like Toma, even though he is a little (okay maybe a lot lol) crazy, but I can't help but feel that he truly loves the heroine. The story is becoming very intense and suspenseful.

And last but not least, yes Rashell I too feel disappointed with the premise of "Nine" as I said, however I am hoping that since it is from the same team that brought us "QIHM", that this

show will maybe turn out much better than it's lackluster premise makes it sound. But I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 7, 2013 9:25:46 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: So I pooped out on Beautiful Days - the heroine's lackluster response to the lead guy and the other man left me feeling a bit disturbed when things lead up to a romantic overnight stay. I started to hope Hyun Bin would notice how friendly, fun and loyal her roommate was and move on from the sad-serious lady.

So I needed something funny and decided to watch Down With Love, the taiwanese drama, so far it is too fun and a little surprising too. There seems to be a lot more frankness when it comes to matters of sex and relationships, of course there's a ton of silliness, but when the serious things happen they've been handled in a realistic way.

So I was reading a review on A Koala's Playground for this new c-drama, Hello Gorgeous (aka Luxuriant Gens) it looks fantastico and I really want to watch it, but can't find it anywhere, wah! Any help?

Here's the link to Koala; http://koalasplayground.com/2013/03/04/addicted-to-new-c-dramahello-gorgeous-with-enchanting-li-xin-ru-and-godfrey-gao/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 7, 2013 1:43:06 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Yeah, Beautiful Days is an older kdrama, so the h is very subdued and Maryannish. That was the way back in the day. @D.M.: I love That Winter and this week's episodes just continued the love. Ep 9 is already subbed a Viki. Everything about it is perfect so far. LOVE IT! I spent the morning sending a nasty email to Dramafever after they sent a DCMA warning to Dramabeans for using screen-caps of Level 7 for their recaps. Enough of us responded that they since backed off and blamed it on a third party, but it was concerning to say the least.

Dramabeans is my favorite kdrama site bar none. LOVE IT! I'm getting a little tired of dramafever pushing everyone around. It was nice to see them get hit hard by the backlash on this one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 7, 2013 1:43:58 PM PST cbela says:

Omo!! Just gets better!!

Oh Soo and Youngie!! :) I love how "That Winter The Wind Blows" is just awesome!! Ahh now will have to wait next week!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 8, 2013 9:03:11 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Episode 9 of "That Winter..." was very sad. Youngie found out what the pill actually was, I think before she literally believed that it was some sort of magical painkiller. I loved the last scene of this episode, when OS saved her from those guys (he looked so hot), and then when she fell to the ground and started to cry (it was a heartbreaking scene between our H/h). I wonder if she knows now that he isn't her brother? I don't think so though. I'm also liking the two supporting characters' developing relationship (OS's two friends, the girl and the guy, I forget their names now), I like the lightness of it. I can't wait for next week's episodes. Oh and in my above/previous post about "That Winter...", I meant episode 8 :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Mar 8, 2013 10:38:11 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.:Maybe I missed this, but is the Amnesia that you're watching an anime? I went looking and that was all I could find with that title. I'm going to start it, but if I'm missing something let me know. Thanks!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 8, 2013 11:07:29 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Yes Rashell, it's an anime (the only anime I'm watching). I'm enjoying it, so far. Happy watching :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 12, 2013 9:12:08 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So I watched a cute Chinese drama on viki.com called Cuo/Xi Dian Yuan Yang. It's a historical drama, but not of the time period where they're half bald (I know it's shallow but those drive me batty). Anyway, the h is the unwanted daughter of a corrupt family and the H is the oldest son of a family whose parents were killed because of the h's father. He decides to marry into the family for revenge. He wants to hate, or at least ignore, the h, but she's so feisty and adorable that he can't. The H is jealous and possessive, but also very sweet and devoted. The h is rather possessive herself refusing to allow the H any other wives. He loves her enough to agree so no cheating in this historical. The first season is 25 episodes and fully subbed. It has a clear HEA. I haven't watched the second season which seems to focus more

on the H's brothers and is not fully subbed. Anyway, maybe worth checking out in a slow drama moment.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 13, 2013 7:31:43 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Mar 13, 2013 7:43:14 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: luvnlife - sorry for the late response regarding Wonderful life. The H does mature during the course of the show.

Here's my write-up from last year relating to this drama: "I recently watched Wonderful Life, which I thought was in some respects similar to Full House, but I actually liked this drama better than Full House. H/h are forced to get married due to having a child after a drunken one-night stand. H starts out immature but does grow up/mature during the show. The h seems a practical, straight forward type (this is the third drama that I've seen starring Eugene - all of her heroines seem very similar). Like Full House, the H starts out in love with OW and the H/h bicker. However, in this drama the H/h seem to fall in love with each other about the same time (as opposed to what appears to be a norm in other dramas with this trope with the h falling for H while H continues to pursue the OW) and the last several episodes introduced a new storyline (sick child) instead of repeating like Full House did the love triangle issues. Overall not a favorite, but a solid drama."

On a different note it looks like the Japanese are planning another adaption of Itazura Na Kiss - the first Japanese adaption was one of the worst dramas that I have ever watched, with a completely unlikable h (you know it's a bad adaption of this manga when the h is more unlikable than the H). However, I did enjoy both of the other adaptions - It Started With a Kiss/They Kiss Again (Taiwan) and Playful Kiss (Korean). https://koalasplayground.com/2013/03/12/japan-readies-for-another-drama-adaptation-ofitazura-na-kiss/ I've started watching A Thousand Kisses, a 50 episode family drama - so far I really like the storylines and the H/h of the two main romances (the Hs are Ji Hyun Woo of Queen In Hyun's Man and Ryu Jin of Baby-faced Beauty). Hopefully the two nasty mothers won't become too crazy (probably too much to hope for).

ETA - luvnlife - Re: OM from Wonderful Life - my only complaint about the OM is that he was too passive - he never seriously tried to win the h. He challenged the H but gave up as soon as the H said he wanted the h.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 13, 2013 7:48:13 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: Please let me know if you like A Thousand Kisses. I really like Ji Hyun Woo, Ryu Jin and Kim So Eun (Boys Before Flowers). I don't know the other girl in the drama, but its one I've thought about checking out.

Today's episode of TWTWB had me in tears. Soo loves Young so much. It's crazy how much I'm on his side even though he's really done some bad things. He's fabulous to her and just loves her completely. She really has made him a better man. And I get mad at her when she's mean to him. I know that he started out using her for money, but its so obvious he's gone beyond that. I just want her to forgive him and love him. And I want them both to live. This dramas going to kill me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 13, 2013 8:25:31 PM PDT cbela says: Rashell... same here!!! :'( too over TWTWB!!! So sad and so good!!! can't wait for next episode! :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 13, 2013 9:19:55 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Mar 13, 2013 9:33:57 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I agree you guys, today's episode of "That Winter..." was beyond great and so sad, and Oh Soo was truly amazing in this episode (love, love him). I cried several times watching this episode, especially when Oh Soo knelt before Moo Chul and begged him to let his older sister (who's a neurosurgeon apparently) to treat Youngie. He doesn't even care whether he lives or dies, he just wants to save Youngie. I think the reason that Youngie is so scared to let herself want to live, is because she is afraid of getting her hopes up, only to be crushed. All her life she's protected herself that way, in order not to get more hurt. Also her plan to get married to someone who she doesn't care about, just so that Oh Soo will not feel worried when he leaves, was heartbreaking. But I love how Oh Soo is mercilessly awakening her emotions, and she's also afraid of that (evident by the last scene between them in this episode).

"That Winter..." is killing me too lol, I can't wait for the next episode.

Reader123, a J-drama of "It started with a kiss/playful kiss" (since it was a manga first) could be interesting. I think I might check it out, I just hope they don't make the hero too cold. The viewer should be able to see and feel the hero's love for the heroine, at least after they get together lol. I might check it out, if it gets posted and subbed.

On another note, I've watched the first two eps of "Nine", I liked the second episode more than the first. I'm not really feeling the characters and story yet, but it's still the first two eps, so we'll see. Also in the first episode we learned that the hero has a stage 4 tumor that has no cure. But I'm thinking since this show has paranormal elements, that maybe some miracle will happen.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 15, 2013 12:56:32 AM PDT cbela says:

omgoodness!!!

Oh Tree Soo kissed Youngie! :")... I am ruined!! I don't think there can be a better kdrama... please let them both live and have a HEA together!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 15, 2013 7:24:42 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I continue to follow Level 7 Civil Servant, but only because of Joo Won. While I think the show could have overcome its bad casting decisions, unfortunately there is no way it can overcome the incredibly bad writing. So sad, especially given its potential, but what we are ending up with is a rom/com where the romance is not believable and comedy is not amusing - even the angst is not angsty. Not sure I will ever watch anything again from this writer.

Overall, not a show Joo Won will want to add to his CV. While not a romance, I'm continuing to find Incarnation of Money interesting. I do believe the show will end in a HEA for the H/h, assuming everyone (and I mean everyone) doesn't end up in jail. It felt like we finally got to the meat of the drama in episode 12, with everything coming before serving as the backstory to get us to this point.

The two main romances in A Thousand Kisses continue to be extremely good. I'm finding that I really like all four of the leads in these two romances (the two heroes are first cousins and the two heroines are sisters). For those who like cold H/sweet h the Ryu Jin/Kim So Eun pairing has this trope. However the drama has begun a third romance, which is serving as the "comedy" pairing (a staple of family dramas). Unfortunately it involves two characters that I consider completely unredeemable - the lying, serial cheating, scummy now ex-husband of the older h and the nasty, manipulative, scummy woman with whom he cheated. The only way I'm buying their romance is if they end up marrying and making each other completely miserable by continuing their lying, cheating ways. Believe me, it's the only thing they deserve.

I still need to catch up on the latest episodes of TWTWB, sounds like it continues to be good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 15, 2013 9:05:00 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I'm trying to prepare myself for a sad ending to TWTB. I really think one, if not both, will die.

I think Soo will die. There I said it in hopes of being proven wrong. But that just seems to be how it's set up. Young was always going to die, and Soo has always managed to live. I see a reversal for the end. Young will live because of Soo's sacrifice, and Soo will die for the same reason. But he will finally know what it is to love another person more then yourself. But I REALLY, REALLY, just want them to get to be happy together!!!! PLEASE, PLEASE, writer-nim!!! Let these two broken people live to love eachother!

Reader, please keep updating A Thousand Kisses. I'm seriously considering tuning into this one. I've now watched enough long dramas that I've come to appreciate their slower pace and

side characters.

Speaking of, I'm still watching A Hundred Years Inheritance, and I still madly love the main pairing. He is already so totally in love with her that it's just adorable to watch. He's helped her get a job at his company and he constantly watches over her making sure things are going well. The man even spent the whole night peeling onions just to be next to her. Then the next day he follows her and coworkers out drinking to keep watch over her. He doesn't drink so that he can take her home since she's gotten completely drunk. He's adorable. And the h finally had a moment of realizing that he's pretty hot too. YAY, progress. Slow progress, but progress. And now the evil MIL has realized the he's the rich man her daughter is in love with, and the daughter knows that the MIL tried to frame him as having an affair with the h. Now only he doesn't know the relationship between MIL and daughter. I almost feel sorry for the daughter. He already can't bring himself to love her and once he knows who her family is he REALLY won't want anything to do with her. He despises both MIL and brother for their treatment of the h. She doesn't have a chance. But I'm sure she'll do something to try to hurt or destroy the h in the next couple of eps that will take away any and all sympathy. Nice to be able to count on the evil second lead female to be evil. I can't wait for this weekend's eps!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 15, 2013 9:13:26 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yes finally a kissed between our H/h in "That Winter..."! It was a very gentle kiss because Oh Soo was doing it when Youngie was sleeping, but she woke up anyways. I can't wait to see what will happen next. Also why did secretary Wang look shocked when she saw the scar on Oh Soo's chest? I'm pretty sure she knows something important about who OS's mother and father are. Also this episode made me think that secretary Wang could be Youngie's biological mother. However at the same time it seems like secretary Wang, while she cares for Youngie, deliberately let Youngie go blind so that she can control the company. So I'm not sure what to think at this point.

I continue to love all the scenes between our H/h (That snowball fight between them, with OS jumping in the way of Youngie's snowballs and pretending to be hit, was adorable, also their hugging in the snow. I also loved the intense scene between them in the beginning of this epi.

OS was harsh, in order to get her to say that she wants to live). I really want OS and Youngie to get their happy ending.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 15, 2013 10:02:16 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I agree that TWTWB is not headed for a HEA - not even the kind given in the movie version.

I haven't found any site which carries the j-version of this drama to know how it ended.

I am also continuing to enjoy the lead romance in Hundred Year Inheritance - given we may have 30 more episodes to go (Dramawiki is now also indicating 50 episodes), I'm expecting a lot of evil from the former MIL and SIL before the H/h get their HEA. On a positive note, I'm hopeful the the ex-husband's potential new wife (who so far I'm liking) is able to get the

better of the MIL - I enjoyed her chasing after the dog and leaving the MIL laying on the ground.

I have also concluded that some of the best romances are found in the 50+ episode dramas. If interested, I found A Thousand Kisses on Good Drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 17, 2013 8:13:31 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Mar 17, 2013 9:19:03 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Oh Reader123! I let your quick descriptions of A Thousand Kisses suck me in. Let me just say that the title is completely deceptive! Not only are there NOT anywhere close to A Thousand Kisses, this drama should be titled A Million Tears!! It's one great big birth secret bomb that just explodes everyone's lives. I'm not sure that ANYONE is going to get an HEA. Thank goodness my favorite couple are the older man/younger sister and I think they have the best chance of making it out together. But the other lead couple, I don't see any way they're going to weather the storm that just keeps coming and coming. Only in Korea would all this have to be such a great big deal, but I've watched enough drama now to know that when it comes to inter-family relationships/bloodlines things can get VERY dicey. It sadly really is a case of the sins of the parents being visited on the children. Its a hot mess. I'm only at ep 35 of 50, but wow. Thank heaven Kim So Eun and Ryu Jin are adorable together. That's the only thing keeping me from throwing my mouse at the computer screen!! Now at ep 38 and things are only getting worse!! I'm seriously ticked about this one. I don't see how they're going to fix it.

And I HATED 100 Year Inheritance this weekend too. The H better figure out REAL quick that he's being fooled into thinking badly about the h or I'm going to lose all the respect I've gained from him this series. I already want to see him begging her for forgiveness for not knowing better! And of course this means that any before mentioned sympathy for the sisterin-law has shriveled up and died. She obviously belongs right there in the family she was born to. What a witch!!

This had not been a good drama weekend for me and I was actually on my own since my husband had the kids out of town. I was so excited to just get to watch drama. What a disapointment. I think he was surprised at how happy I was to see him when they came home.

You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 18, 2013 5:17:07 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - Wow and sorry! I'm still just at episode 10 of A Thousand Kisses (wasn't able to watch any dramas this weekend). So the drama goes full out melodrama - I didn't see that coming. If the only one who gets a HEA is the cheating ex-husband/cheating OW, I'm going to be really upset. OK, box of tissues on standby...

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 18, 2013 8:48:18 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Reader123: I'm not blaming you at all. I really loved it through about 25 even though you could see what was coming at that point. I love the part you're watching. You're right about the time when the "iceman" realizes that he likes the young girl who he thought he was just pretending to like. So cute!! He really does have the most adorable jealousy in that he get's jealous, gets mad, and then totally caves into whatever she wants. You're about at the point where he gets his first dose. And rest easy about the ex-husband and girlfriend. They deserve eachother and I see no way they'll live "happily" considering who they are.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Mar 18, 2013 10:30:45 AM PDT Last edited by you on Mar 18, 2013 10:31:43 AM PDT Adnana says: Rashell-thank you for all your updates on "100 Years Inheritance". You made this drama sound very interesting and right down my alley in terms of the main romantic pairing. So I've been marathon-ing this show (except for the parts with the heroine's family because they don't interest me at all).

I really enjoyed what I've seen so far. The MIL is definitely the most perverse character I've ever seen in a K-drama (and that's really saying sthg) and I hope the new daughter-in-law will give her a huge taste of her own bitter medicine. I absolutely despise the weak, sniveling exhusband and I never sympathized with the OW. Even before she showed her true colors in the last 2-3 episodes (thereby proving herself her mother's daughter indeed), she struck me as manipulative and dishonest and even gold-digging.

I haven't seen episode 22 subtitled, but I did get that the H comes to suspect the h and mistreats her verbally. Which disappointed me a great deal--he should've known better than to trust the OM's word over the h's!! I hope he gets over his stupidity real fast because I'm not inclined to be very forgiving of him if he can turn his back on the heroine. (if he continues to be stupid, I want the h to punish him by ignoring him and being cold and maybe even by making him jealous--that would work for me too and would redeem the situation).

Also, I disagree with the opinion that the H is already in love with the h. He likes her a great deal, I think, but he's still hung up on his ex. He's in the process of developing some very powerful feelings for the h, but until (1) he admits those feelings at least to himself; and (2) he sends the OW walking I won't believe that he's truly fallen in love + I'll be a very unhappy camper.

I am looking forward though, to the moment when the H knows himself head-over-heels in love with the h and will do anything to win her over. I'm also looking forward to the H's mom making trouble so that the H can side decisively with the h, unlike the mewling ex. Oh, and I soooo anticipate the moment the H finds out just what family does the OW belong to.

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@Adnana: I agree that the H in 100 Years is not aware of his feelings for the h, but I really do believe he's already in love with her. I think that's part of why his reaction to this latest issue is so over the top. I think he's looking for an excuse to try to distance himself especially after the h flat out asked him if he liked her. He feels guilty about his developing feelings for her both to evil SIL (who doesn't deserve it) and to his dead girlfriend. The scene where he talked to the picture and admitted that he'd forgotten her (dead girlfriend) for a moment really struck me that this guy will feel that moving on and loving someone else is a betrayal of his lost love. Yeah, after all that Chae Won has already dealt with, it made me so sad to see her hero, the man who's come to represent help and support for her, turn on her so coldly. She should NEVER accept poor treatment by any man again and I hope that she really does make him work to get back in her good graces. It makes me so sad, because I have adored this guy from the beginning. He was such a reluctant hero at first, but he just couldn't turn his back on her. And now to see him do that after everything he's seen and knows about her infuriates me!! He's not dead to me yet, but if he takes it much farther the groveling will have to be long and extreme.

I really, really wish I could watch a kdrama where the h refuses to put up with being treated badly by anyone! I know that Korean culture has a strong sense of respect for elders, but it's ridiculous the amount of abuse these women are willing to put up with. I'm not advocating them returning the favor, but I'd love to see one just walk away. And tell the "man" in the relationship that until he figures out how to get his parents to accept her she's out. Suffering in silence is noble once, but not over and over again.

You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Mar 18, 2013 11:17:37 AM PDT Last edited by you on Mar 18, 2013 3:04:14 PM PDT Adnana says: RE: 100 Year Inheritance I would also really, really like for the heroine to be stronger. The suffer-in-silence, leteveryone-step-on-her type gets really old really fast. Though re: your comment "And tell the "man" in the relationship that until he figures out how to get his parents to accept her she's out."--the h did that with her ex-husband and followed through, but I couldn't enjoy the moment as much as I would have wanted to because the h had already endured too much and should've gotten out much sooner. Plus, what was up with her willingness to forgive her weak, philandering husband even after 3 years of mistreatment, if only he agreed to move out of his mom's house?? I would have wanted to see the h kick the ex to the curb without compromise.

Tell him sth like: "stay with your mom or not, I don't care; you're dead to me now." Alas, that did not happen.

Like you, Rashell, I'm extremely disappointed in the H being able to doubt the h after all that they've been through already. I can maybe give him the benefit of the doubt in the sense that okay, he likes this girl a lot and doesn't know how to deal with that, so that's why he overreacts to her apparent betrayal. BUT I loathe stupidity! Why the heck didn't he ask himself how the h could have taken photos of herself lying in the hospital bed and the H covering her, so that she could upload those photos on her website?? I mean really. That's just weak writing and even if the actors are doing a marvelous job acting, if their characters are stupid or inconsistent, that just kills the show.

P.S.: I think the heroine will get stronger further on. Because she supposedly makes her family's business very, very successful, to the point where she becomes competition for the MIL. So if she can do that, she has to be(come) really strong. Also, I hope the h resigns from the H's company over the misunderstanding in episode 22. No compromise. And I really hope she makes the H work hard for his forgiveness.

Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Mar 20, 2013 9:05:41 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Mar 20, 2013 9:13:43 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I watched the first 4 episodes of Nine. While the vibe of this drama appears to be more serious and darker than Queen In-hyun's Man, I am enjoying the storyline. Given this drama's more serious tone, I don't think that the romance will be as sweet as QIHM, but I did think it had flashes of cuteness in Episode 4. In addition, I did see similarities to QIHM where the time travel to the past has consequences to the present day, including the romance. I'm looking forward to seeing how the twist at the end of episode 4 is resolved. Given the team behind this drama, I am fully expecting that at the end the villain will get his due and our H/h will have a HEA. I'm also looking forward to enjoying a drama where the primary conflict driver is resolving the issues from the past and not a love triangle.

The family drama You're the Best Lee Soon Shin looks like it might be good (the lead H is the second male lead from King 2 Hearts). Since I'm currently following 5 live dramas, I probably won't start watching this drama until some of the other live dramas conclude.

ETA: The revenge plot of Incarnation of Money has kicked in and is enjoyable - however, the romance between the H/h remains uninteresting.

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I've seen the first three eps of Lee Soon Shin and read the recaps at dramabeans. It doesn't seem like it's going to be anything groundbreaking and you can see the direction of the story from a mile away. But the cast is stellar and the two leads are adorable together, so I'll probably keep following it. It's cute and I need a cute drama right now.

Last update on A Thousand Kisses, the Older Cousin/Younger Sister pairing get a solid HEA while the Younger Cousin/Older Sister pairing get a very ambigious ending. This drama was

great for about 25 eps, okay for another 10, and then almost unwatchable through the end. It kills me because it was so great in the beginning. Oh well.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 20, 2013 8:35:52 PM PDT cbela says: Omgoodness! !! Ep 12 so intense, sad, and left us on a cliffhanger! :(..

Oh Tree Soo so should get a kdrama award for best/favorite actor!!! Awww the kiss scene then the video recording... I loved the scene about them on the phone!!! :) now I need Ep 13!!!

So that's why the drama paid attention to the scar! :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 20, 2013 10:03:17 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Mar 20, 2013 10:05:20 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Okay I've watched episode 12 of "That Winter..." and it was such an intense episode. That last scene was so sad and intense, and now Youngie knows the truth. I can't wait for tomorrow's episode, as it seems like we'll be getting a real kiss, even if Youngie feels betrayed/hurt by OS. I really hope that he won't let her get married to that other guy, and that she will soon see how much he loves her. I also loved the scene with them on the phone, and the scene by the car when he wouldn't let go of her hand and she told him that she was scared.

I've also watched eps 3 and 4 of Nine. I will say that starting with the last 10/15 minutes of episode 3 and then episode 4, the show becomes very good. The ending of episode 4 was intense, the moment when the hero realized what he might have just altered in the past, and then suddenly the heroine vanishes from his side in the present. I wonder if he will be searching for her or what? I hope they show more of the H/h, now that the story setup is out of the way.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 21, 2013 1:58:03 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: That Winter is really working up to it's end and I'm getting so nervous. Soo is just the sweetest "bad guy" ever. And I'm trying to prepare for a sad ending for him and Youngie. I do have hope that the writer will feel like these two have suffered enough and should get to be happy. But I'm sure that's more wishful thinking then anything else.

I started watching the most adorable family drama ever this week. It's called Unexpected You (You Who Rolled In Unexpectedly). I'm watching it at gooddrama.net. Anyway, the set-up is about an "older" woman who marries a Korean born man who was raised in the US because he was abandoned as a child. She purposely picked him because he has no family therefore no in-laws to deal with. We've all watched enough drama to know why a woman wouldn't want Korean in-laws. Well, turns out he wasn't abandoned and he does have a family, who live right next door by coincidence (only in kdrama). Anyway, he's actually a fabulous

husband who always puts his wife first. Remember he was raised American, so the American way of family is what he knows. But his parents and grandmother are actually quite sweet for Korean in-laws. He also has 3 sisters. One older and 2 younger. The middle sister was actually born on the day he was "lost", and that's kind of how he got lost, so she's never been able to celebrate a birthday. Anyway she's my favorite of the sisters. She's kind of a tomboy, but she's sweet. And her relationship with her now boss, who was an old friend of new sisterin-law, is my favorite thing so far. He's hilarious. Honestly whenever he's on the screen you'll laugh. And he's just starting to realize that he likes her. He seriously has no filter this guy. So if he thinks it, he says it. But they're so cute. The oldest sister is going through a divorce but noone but the new sister-in-law knows. The youngest sister is little brat. But the new sisterin-law is a tough cookie and keeps putting her in her place. Anyway this whole drama is filled with really likeable, or at least tolerable, characters. They're all funny and the situations are not over the top but more real. I'm only 28 episodes in and I think there are 50+, but it's just a nice easy watch. I love it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 21, 2013 3:15:45 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - When That Winter ends I might need Unexpected You to help me recover, it sounds sweet.

I just started watching Full House the other day and I found his parents, especially the dad, kinda adorable, I'm only on episode three, but the H is kinda a poop, I find myself wanting to kick him in the face.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 21, 2013 4:13:03 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: I loathed the H in Full House. Ruined the whole drama for me, and made me into a Rain hater. I know he's uber popular, but he just didn't do it for me. Be prepared. The desire to boot him in the face NEVER goes away for the whole drama. Unexpected You is awesome.

It really is. Great main characters and some wonderful secondary characters. And just so much HEART. I don't know how else to describe it, but its so wonderful to see an extended family clash and come together. The H is really the perfect husband. The h is kind of bratty herself, but I actually really like it. She's a kdrama h who doesn't take crap from anyone, knows who she is, and knows what she wants. And the second sister and funny guy are just gold. I can't wait for their scenes each episode. It's light and funny and really, really sweet.

Perfect antidote for the pain of That Winter. I really can't rec this one enough.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 21, 2013 6:05:56 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Episode 13 of "That Winter" was not as good as episode 12- with the exception of the last part with OS and Youngie in the cabin, that was great. Their conversation was heartbreaking

and the kiss was very angsty (I wish it was longer). Like you guys said I get the strong feeling that this is headed towards a sad ending, but even as I try to prepare myself I continue to really hope that OS and Youngie will end up happily together (even if Youngie doesn't regain her sight). I agree they have suffered enough, they really deserve a happy ending. I can't wait for next week's episodes.

On another note, Amnesia episode 11 had the most intense ending sequence between a H/h that I have ever come across. This anime is kind of crazy but at the same time hooking.

Maybe might check out Unexpected You sometime, I'm glad that it's a light show. I just hope that the heroine is not annoying. I generally don't like the long dramas as I said previously, but if I do check it out I'll just watch the H/h parts :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 21, 2013 6:36:25 PM PDT luvnlife says: I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you all deliver good news about "That Winter" after it is done. I am waiting to marathon it after the final episode.

In the mean time, I'm watching a Kdrama called "Capital Scandal" on dramafever. It takes place in the 1930's during Japanese rule of Korea. The H is a playboy who made a bet with his friends, while he was drunk, that he could get the h to be a modern girl (dress sexy/have a one night stand with him). The H is very fashionable and a rule breaker. (He looks hot in all his outfits... kudos to the costume crew of this show.) The h is a plain jane teacher who is very conservative and against western influence. They both have similar feelings against Japanese rule. h is starting to become more active in fighting against the Japanese rulers.

The series starts off 'little slap stick comedy' but now is very serious/heart breaking. (Sort of Bridal Mask-ish) I'm on episode 9... SPOILER for a heartbreaking scene ***h was taken by the Japanese police and tortured for information. It broke your heart as she was hanging by her arms from the ceiling while the bad police man beat her for information. She is badly bruised. The H knows the h is being tortured but isn't allowed inside. He instead is on his knees begging his family (Japanese sympathizers) to save the h. (Get the tissues handy.)*** Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Mar 21, 2013 7:17:21 PM PDT cbela says: I loved ep 13 because of the ending scene kiss too.... and the song was so fitting for the moment. :) and :'(.., I know come on how about even a happy ending "for now"!! and here's to waiting for next week. :) more Oh Tree Soo. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 21, 2013 8:22:28 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says:

The h in unexpected You is not annoying. She's played by Kim Nam Joo who was also the h in Queen of Reversals. She's fabulous. She just isn't your typical turn the other cheek type h.

Don't miss the scenes of the second sister and her boss too if you're skipping around. I intended to skip a lot too, but found most of it was so good I didn't want to skip.

I haven't started amnesia yet, but I remain interested. It would be my first anime, so we'll see.

I'm sure I'll cave soon.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 23, 2013 9:29:41 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So Unexpected You is most likely going to my favorite "family" drama ever. It's definitely up there with Family's Honor and Ojakyago Brothers. But I actually like every single character in this one from the main leads down to the bit players. They're all human and flawed, but really good people at heart. They learn important lessons and feel like a real family. This husband is honestly the most perfect man ever. He treats his wife like an absolute queen, and you get to see that through the whole drama. He has her back against anyone and she's as loyal to him. But it was just a really beautiful relationship to watch, especially in a Korean drama since it's so rare. I love the realationship with the middle sister and her boss. He is also totally crazy for her, and he's just the funniest guy ever. I mentioned that he's the kind that has no filter, so he tends to insert his foot in his mouth a lot. But he's adorable. You can't help but love him. The older sister and her 90's idol crush are actually really cute too. I didn't mention them before because they're relationship took longer to grow on me. And even the maknae sister has turned out to be quite lovable. The parents are sweet even though there is a little of the usual in-law stuff. But everyone is trying. I have laughed and cried with this drama. It's just really hit a drama sweet spot for me. I'm not finished yet. It's 58 episodes. But unless it completely derails in the home stretch, I'm going to love it. And its going to be one I'll go back and watch parts again because I was so touched by them. If you're willing to invest that kind of time this drama is so worth it. All the H's in this one really are heroes.

They're strong, loving, jealous, protective all the qualities you'd look for in a great H. And the h's aren't too shabby either. No one is TSTL which is such a nice change. I love this drama.

Really.

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http://www.gooddrama.net/korean-drama/unexpected-you That is the link where I'm watcing Unexpected You. Please let me know if you like it as much as I do.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 25, 2013 7:58:54 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: This week's episodes of Incarnation of Money were very good - nothing beats a good revenge plot where the H is always one step ahead of the baddies and is supported by a small band of loyal/dependable cohorts. Unfortunately I'm finding both the H/h of Hundred Year Inheritance to be completely out of their league when it comes to the ex-MIL and ex-SIL there better not be 26 more episodes of the same. At this point we can only hope that the new DIL can get the better of the ex-MIL/SIL, as I don't think either the H/h are smart enough to do so. Oh well, at least the H of Incarnation of Money is intelligent and while the h's sole focus remains the H, she at least is also showing herself to be intelligent. Hopefully both remain so for rest of the drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 25, 2013 10:55:07 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Thanks for the update on Incarnation of Money. I'm waiting for the end of that one to decide if I want to watch. I do enjoy a good revenge drama, but it must be revenge done right. So we'll see.

And I don't even want to talk about Hundred Years. I can't believe the H is being sooooo stupid. It's not that I don't understand that he's known Evil SIL longer then the h. But after all he's seen from the h, it doesn't make sense that he would believe bad things about her without even giving her the chance to explain. It's just really hard that for 23 episodes he did nothing but help the h and believe in her and now, for not a very good reason, he's suddenly doubting her entirely. And treating her like trash. I think it's even harder to see because we all know the abuse and suffering she's endured with her ex family, and she's finally gotten out and on her own. It's hard not to dislike a guy who was someone that the abused h was just putting her trust in only to see him completely do a 180 and turn on her. It just doesn't make sense logically. It's poor writting and I hope that the Powers that Be behind the scenes are going to make some changes quickly. Because I can't handle seeing the h with another stupid jerky guy. It makes me sad because I was loving the H so much.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 25, 2013 2:02:25 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Mar 25, 2013 2:11:37 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Up until the last few episodes, the biggest weakness of Incarnation of Money was the h - her character was mostly for laughs (but only if you find fat humor funny - which I don't). While her character has somewhat improved/matured, she still is not as fabulous of Prosecutor Jeon (the only honest person in the drama), who should have been the h.

Yep, last few episodes of Hundred Year Inheritance have been very frustrating. H is a jerk and after 20+ episodes of being completely outsmarted by the MIL (and now the SIL), I don't think the h has the intelligence to run a competitive business (she certainly could never run a business that was competitive to the MIL's). If this is where the storyline is going - I'm not buying it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 25, 2013 2:18:30 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: The problem with the h in Hundred Year's for me isn't even that she keeps getting "outsmarted" my EMIL and ESIL, it's that they're playing it like she's just too "nice" to fight them. And that makes her a doormat which I can't stand. That's what I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE about the h in Unexpected You. She takes no crap from anyone. She's smart and confident and doesn't care if people think she's a bitch (she can be a bit of one sometimes). She values herself and that is such a nice change in a kdrama h. And her husband values her too. No one is going to walk over her because she would NEVER allow it. Her attitude actually has a positive affect on the other women in the drama too and they start to be more assertive as well. I also don't see how the h in Hundred Years is going to hope to compete with EMIL in business unless she has a drastic attitude change about the amount of crap she's willing to just put up with and take.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Mar 25, 2013 7:10:11 PM PDT [Deleted by Amazon on Jul 13, 2013 3:38:01 AM PDT] Posted on Mar 25, 2013 9:13:30 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Adnana: What is so sad to me is that the character you described actually WAS the H for 22 episodes. He was her complete savior and practically followed her around in case she needed his help. That's another reason this change in the H is so unacceptable. The h has done nothing to show any sort of romantic interest in the H. That has all come from him. So why he'd out of the blue believe she'd lie about havin a relationship with him. And after EVERYTHING he witnessed with that rotten family, how could he possibly believe that the daughter escaped the evil? I'm not totally off the ship yet (mostly because I adore both actors).

But I need the H to get a clue NOW; I need him to BEG for forgiveness; and I need him to

NEVER doubt or hurt the h again for the rest of the drama. And I need the h to get a backbone and stop letting everyone walk all over her. Here's hoping the writer does get the message and makes the H back into the man he was. Poor Lee Jung Jin. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Mar 26, 2013 11:43:25 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Re: Hundred Yr Inheritance - I also hope that the writer gets the message - unfortunately with 26 episodes to fill I'm afraid that the writer will continue down the current "misunderstanding" path for many, many more episodes. I also expect that even once the H gets a clue, his mother will probably be as vicious to the h as was the EMIL (look how she's treated her "friends"). I had actually been looking forward to the H learning the identity of the OW's mother - what a waste.

Ha, I'm off to rewatch portions of Smile, You as I need a quick fix of a H who never once wavers in his support of the h.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 26, 2013 12:24:59 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I don't know why Adnana's post was deleted, but if you didn't get a chance to see it Reader123, it basically said that even in Korea the netizens are critisizing this turn in the story of Hundred Years and that Lee Jun Jin actually tweeted apologising to fans and asking them to keep supporting the drama. They are in the live shoot phase already, so it is possible with all this negative feelings in the direction of the H, the writer will make changes that could start to appear in the next couple of episodes. I guess that's about the only good thing that comes from the live shoot system - quick story correction.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Mar 26, 2013 1:38:00 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Hmmm, post must have had a trigger word that caused Amazon to delete. Here's hoping that the writers listen to the public's reaction and change the story arc.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Mar 26, 2013 10:30:12 PM PDT Last edited by you on Nov 17, 2014 10:51:33 AM PST Adnana says: Oh for crying out loud, my post really did get deleted. And I had been feeling so much better after writing it and venting my feelings of *injustice* at the way 100YI has been evolving. :P I think I must have used some colorful language when expounding (at length) about the hero's stupidity, and Amazon got upset despite the *** I had inserted mid-word. Oh well, there goes

the freedom of venting one's spleen re: stupid K-dramas and even more stupidly written heroes. :)) Rashell, I totally agree with you that with the H learning the truth about EMIL's identity, the drama has wasted a golden opportunity. And I totally don't get it why--after his own personal experience with the evil that is EMIL--the hero could still sit there with her and listen to her saying nasty things (in a more roundabout manner) about the h. 'Cause obviously, if your daughter-in-law *were* truly a manipulative witch, that means you'd be totally justified to lock her up in the loony bin. You know, just because you don't like her or because she's not the nicest person around. Yep, that totally calls for forced hospitalization in a mental hospital.

Which is why that explanation must've sounded so logical to the oh-so-smart hero.

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Your post: Mar 26, 2013 10:33:45 PM PDT Last edited by you on Mar 26, 2013 10:34:15 PM PDT Adnana says: I'm currently having lots of fun picturing revenge scenarios that I, personally, would employ against the hero if I were in the heroine's shoes. Actually, that might be more fun than actually watching the drama at the moment. ;p Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Mar 27, 2013 9:11:28 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: You guys I am loving reading your rants about HYI, they are funny and spot on. I think the reason they are employing this contrived and illogical conflict is because this is a long show, and they need the conflict to keep the story interesting and the drama going. But I agree it is a weak conflict, that doesn't make sense. That's why I'm only casually following this show.

Episodes 5 and 6 of "Nine" were very interesting, so the hero saved his brother's life but in the process lost the woman he loves. It was weird to hear Min Young (heroine) calling the hero (Sun Woo) "uncle" (since Sun Woo's older brother married Min Young's mother, when Min Young was little), especially after seeing them as a couple before the altered reality happened. The hero however still has memories of their original life and now the altered reality. I loved the part when Min Young asked him if he has a girlfriend, the way he looks at her and then says that he used to but not anymore because she's suffering from amnesia, but the heroine thinks that he's joking and he plays along.

And now it seems that Sun Woo wants to save his father's life, in hopes that maybe his mother would be cured if his father is still alive. However I get the feeling that it will have some really bad and unexpected consequences in the present (including on the heroine's life).

It already seems like the hero's perception of what happened in the past could be wrong, and the man he's blamed all this time for his father's death might be innocent. It also seems that Sun Woo's brother is the reason for many of the family's problems, but Sun Woo does not know that yet. And lastly, Dr. Han freaking out all over the place was so funny, I'm thinking he's the comedic relief of the show, and it's nice that there's someone else besides the hero who knows what's going on.

And last but not least, I can't wait for the new eps of "That Winter", my number one favorite show so far!

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I have started watching a Jo In Sung drama called Spring Days. I'm not quite to the half way point, but so far it's been pretty good - has touches of While You Were Sleeping and Big (not the Hong Sister's version). Hopefully the story won't go down the tubes in the second half like so many other dramas.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 27, 2013 9:44:17 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Hundred Years may be one of those dramas that we love to hate in that we'll all get to join together in venting about the crappy turn it has taken. I do have hope that it will turn around, but it better happen fast.

I'm starting to think that the point of Nine may be that it's a very bad thing to mess with the past. At least for our poor H. It seems like every change he makes hurts him. It is a very interesting drama to watch.

Reader123: I don't blame you for skipping. I skipped about the last 6 or 7 episodes once the mom got cancer. It was just the final makjang element that pushed me into just watching the end. I agree that the HEA for the 2nd main couple was implied, but it defintely wasn't completely obvious.

Can't wait for That Winter to be subbed.

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I also have Unexpected You on my want to watch list. But now that Reader123 has mentioned an older drama with Jo In Sung, I have to watch it first :) Hopefully it will be a good one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 27, 2013 11:42:20 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. Re: Spring Days/Spring Day - Jo In Sung is the H in this one. I'm up to episode 8 and its still pretty good. Both Good Drama and YT have. http://www.gooddrama.net/korean-drama/spring-days Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 27, 2013 11:51:49 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: This translation was posted at Soompi from the network website concerning Hundred Year Inheritance.

Translation is as follows : As HYI is a long running drama series that spans over 50 episodes, hence in order for the actors and actresses to keep up with the pace of the drama, the long-enduring hours of filming will require much physical strength on the cast members and cause them to feel tired and fatigued. According to the agency, having taken into consideration Eugene's health, thus they have made arrangments to cancel many interviews and news reports and have also deferred many activities in her schedule.

Recently, there have been great concerns over the content development of the drama, hence the Director and the leading cast members have gathered together to discuss about this matter.

There are reasons behind the current plot development of the drama as this will pave the way for the subsequent development of the storyline. The deployment of this drama technique is to enable the progression of the plot to become more enjoyable and interesting in future. They believe that if every viewer were to watch this, it would be something which they find to be reasonable and acceptable and definitely something for them to look forward to. We hope that all of you will be able to view this with a calm and open mind and continue to wait in anticipation.

Having written so much in details, we would like to explain this is because we're aware of everyone's concern for Eugene and we will continue to worker harder and much harder in future. We do understand that honest advice is often unpleasant to the ears and this is everyone's way of showing their care and concern for us. We are thankful for all the warmth and concern you have given us. Please do not change and continue to show us your support.

This is all we ask of you.

I'm not sure if that means FU we'll do what we want or if it means they're changing things.

But I doubt you have an emeregency meeting with your main cast and director simply to tell them you're moving forward exactly as planned. I'm thinking there are story changes coming sooner rather then later no matter what the press release implies.

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ETA - You do have to feel bad for Lee Jung Jin - in a mere two episodes the writers turned him from a H to a complete loser/jerk, with the happy side effect of an audience screaming for an introduction of a new "H" to replace the jerk. He can't be happy.

You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 27, 2013 6:53:02 PM PDT luvnlife says: Thanks everyone for the recaps/feedback on all the shows you are watching. As I am waiting for "The Winter".. to wrap up so I can marathon it, I decided to check out "It Happened In Bali" featuring the same lead as the H in "The Winter..." It also features one of my favorite actresses (h from Secret Garden). That drama really threw me for a loop.... it had a different sort of ending mixed with some dark issues that I didn't really expect from a 2004 kdrama. I was thinking there would be a lot of innocent hugging and nothing more. I was wrong about that. I read a few reviews on this kdrama before I watched it and no one really gave much insight to the story line except to "just go and watch it." Anyone else see this drama? What did you think?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 27, 2013 7:09:11 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: What Happened In Bali is pretty much the most twisted drama I've watched. None of the leads are good people and they all do pretty rotten things. The H (for lack of a better term) is weak and selfish which mostly comes from his clearly messed up and abusive childhood. The h is a gold digger and also strings the two guys along for her own purposes. The ending is a jaw dropper.

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Reader123 said: "You do have to feel bad for Lee Jung Jin - in a mere two episodes the writers turned him from a H to a complete loser/jerk, with the happy side effect of an audience screaming for an introduction of a new "H" to replace the jerk. He can't be happy."

LOL and well said! I totally agree.

And I had seen that article on Soompi too (thank you, Rashell, for re-posting it here!), and it seems that there *might* be a reason behind the madness in 100YI (or maybe the production team is just saying that to pacify the audience that is basically screaming for the H's blood--so okay, not really, but he's definitely not getting much/any love right now, from the people watching the show).

But it better be something really interesting and worthwhile being set up with these nonsensical episodes. If the whole point to this was just so the heroine would resign her job, then that would be really crappy (the writer could have used many different & better strategies to bring about that outcome).

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Adnana: "it seems that there *might* be a reason behind the madness in 100YI" If the reason is to make the h grow a pair (because so far her only defense to the attacks are to stand there and say "What?") she needs to have a massive personality change before I can ever believe she can exist/excel in a competitive environment. Also, H needs to have massive groveling to h - perhaps for episodes on end.

ETA: Looks like Jo In Sung is also the H in "Shoot For the Star" - only place I could find this drama is Dramafever. It's now on my TBWed after Spring Days.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 28, 2013 8:59:53 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Awww, I don't want to hate Lee Jung Jin!! I luff him!! I'm still holding out hope that the writer won't cross the line and make SY completely un-rootable. I would LOVE for the h to be less of a doormat, but destroying your H is not the way to go about that. I really think that just one more scene of the H treating the h poorly is going to be too much. This h has already been so mistreated by so many people, including the h in the last episodes, that if he does it one more time it's too much. He would have to kneel for DAYS (see Goong for an example) before I would even be willing to let her talk to him. I think my biggest issue with this, isn't merely the H's behavior, it's that the H's behavior does not make sense in the context of the drama up to this point. The H was the one who unravelled all the EMIL shemes for the h. He has been shown to be shrewed and extremely smart. So how he could fall for such obvious ploys by ESIL even after knowing what the rest of her family is capable of, it just defies logic.

And for him to automatically blame the h and lash out at her so harshly when he's done

nothing but protect and call her his friend is ridiculous. I know we've spent almost a whole page on this thread belaboring this point, but I really just can't believe it. It's so disapointing.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 28, 2013 12:01:57 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I've watched episode 14 of "That Winter", and parts of episode 15 raw (I can't wait for it to get subbed). The ending of ep 15 is such an awful cliffhanger (how am I supposed to wait to next week!), but at least I'm glad that Oh Soo got to Youngie while she's still alive (so hopefully she won't die). Also MC getting stabbed was sad (I never hated his character). I noticed that in this show almost all the characters are multidimensional.

Reader123 I've started Spring Days, so far I'm liking it. But I skipped through many parts of the beginning episodes, when the hero's character is childish.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 28, 2013 8:38:28 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: My boyfriend, Lee Min Ho, has signed on to a new rom/com by the writer of Secret Garden and A Gentlemans Dignity. She's writing the part specifically for him. The drama is expected later this year. I can't wait. Lee Min Ho in a rom/com! Easter came early!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Mar 28, 2013 8:51:21 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: That is good news - several of the series scheduled to start in April sound like they might be good (Gu Family & All About My Romance). We haven't heard from Jung Il Woo for a while - hopefully he will be signing up for a series soon...

Yea, Level 7 Civil Servant ended today - it should be a top contender for the worst drama of the year award. Total waste of Joo Won's talent...

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That sucks about Level 7. Glad I dropped it early. Hopefully Joo Won's next project will be better.

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Let's hope that the heroine's character will be sweet and the hero's character will be strong. I just hope that the heroine's character will be just as developed, so hopefully the writer is not just focusing on writing the role of Lee Min Ho. But even though I don't know the synopsis, amongst the upcoming dramas this is the one I'm most looking forward to, because I like Secret Garden and Lee Min Ho is not bad to look at :) The dramas I'm going to check out, are: When a man loves, all about my romance, itazura na kiss (if it gets posted and subbed), Gu family book, and this new drama "Heirs".

But I am ready to drop any of these shows, if I find it disappointing. But so far these are the dramas that look like they might have potential, and might be appealing to me. So we'll see.

Reader123 I commend your tenacity on 7 Level Civil Servant, lol so you stuck with a show that could be the contender for worst drama of 2013? I wouldn't have, I would have just dropped it early on. I'm glad that I didn't follow it to begin with.

"That Winter" episode 15 was sad, the heroine was displaying classic signs of depression. I loved the scene when she was laying on OS's bed, and she remembered when they used to cuddle (him holding her) and he'd read her a book, and make her touch the pictures (the flashback was such a sweet scene, in a rather sad and angst-y episode). Then I got all teary when she started crying, and the camera shows her all alone on that bed. I also loved the scene when OS saw her and followed her from afar for a few hours, just watching over her.

He should have told her what he wanted to tell her and not left like that, it might have prevented that ending from happening. I can't wait for the final, and I continue to hope/wish that it will be a happy ending, even as I prepare myself for the possibility of a sad ending.

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In reply to your post on Mar 29, 2013 2:56:43 PM PDT bluey09h says: Thanks! I also watched Sawan Biang. These can get addictive!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Mar 29, 2013 7:20:38 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Welcome bluey09h! If you like BOF, then maybe you would like Lee Min Ho (H in BOF) in personal taste. He's quite jealous in that one as well.

You're Beautiful and My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho are two Hong Sisters dramas with jealous possessive H. Most Kdramas have at least a little jealousy from the H. This thread is full of great recs, but if you're looking for something specific let us know. We can point you in the right direction.

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Lovely D.M. says: Welcome bluey09h! I second the recommendation for "Secret Garden" and "you're beautiful".

I'll also add "That Winter the wind blows" if you're into intense drama/romance shows. But it isn't finished yet, it finishes this coming week. Also if you liked "Boys Over Flowers", you might also like the original J-version drama "Hana Yori Dango".

Happy watching!

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- Summer's Desire - The love triangle to end all love triangles, with a wonderful H. One of the best Taiwanese's dramas.

- Queen In Hyun's Man - a pure romance - one of the absolute best heroes in K-dramaland.

- Sungkyunkwan Scandal - a fun fusion sageuk (historical) with a cross-dressing h with whom the H falls in love with despite himself.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 1, 2013 8:06:47 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Bluey09: All the rec's you're getting are fabulous! Lee Min Ho is my #1 asian crush. There are a few in close second, but he holds the lead all by himself. So yummy!

I have to say that seeing all these fabulous drama's being rec'd for someone to watch for the

first time makes me a bit jealous. Here's hoping the next crop of dramas starting this month have some that are as awesome (or at least one) Hundred Years this weekend was....a little better. The H is starting to be a little unsure that the h is the manipulator. And I loved that when he tried to get the h to explain, she told him that she felt no need to explain herself to someone who believed badly (and treated her badly) without ever even hearing her out. But the H's mother is now firmly in the "I hate the h" camp, and after all that she put up with from her first MIL, I don't really want to watch her suffer with a new one. On the up-side it does look like she's going to get along well with her new step-mom.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 1, 2013 8:14:14 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: This week's episodes of Incarnation of Money remained good, with one foe defeated and two other baddies in the crosshairs for destruction. And finally after 17 episodes, the H has become possessive/jealous about the h - however, she is showing some backbone (to go along with her intelligence) and is going to make him work for forgiveness. Not sure I like the new storyline around Prosecutor Jeon - hopefully she will soon wise up and join in with bringing down the baddies. Despite the theme of this show, it does have some characters that would serve as way better role models than what we are seeing in Hundred Year Inheritance. In that show, other than perhaps the soon-to-be step-mom, not one character shows any traits that I would want my child to emulate. We have a h who just stands there and lets someone slap her not once but twice - and was actually willing to be slapped the third time - with absolutely no physical defense (walking/running away is always an option) or verbal defense ("what?" doesn't count). I have decided that the h comes by being a doormat naturally, as her father is also completely spineless/wimpy. I thought that the NDIL was going to have some backbone/spine, but unfortunately they have instead opted to treat her as if she's "looney tunes" (but on a positive note, her character is at least getting the better of the EMIL). At this point as far as I'm concerned, the ESIL is welcome to the H - the h is better off without the H's vicious mother. Ha - despite the frustrating plot, I am continuing to enjoy this show.

I'm also finding Nine to be very good. Unfortunately, the romance isn't as epic as Queen In Hyun's Man. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 1, 2013 9:25:50 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 I agree with you about Nine, the story is very intriguing but I'm guessing since now it's setting up the consequences of the hero changing things in the past, I'm hoping that the romance will soon become more epic like QIHM. Also the hero has 4 incense sticks left, so that will hopefully shift the focus more towards the consequences and the H/h relationship.

I've also finished watching Spring Days (I skipped a lot watching this). Overall I thought it was an average show. I guess "That Winter" being my number one favorite show so far, will have to suffice :)

Bluey09h, you might also like "Stairway to Heaven", this is an older one. The H/h were childhood sweethearts. Hero returns as an adult ready to take over his family's company. The heroine has suffered a lot without him (evil mother and step sister), and before they get a chance to meet again heroine loses her memory. Hero frantically searches for her, finds her and then mercilessly manipulates events (puts her small clothing shop out of business) to get her to work in his company so that he can have her. The show does have makjang/over-thetop elements. It also has misunderstandings/moments that drag (I skipped through the dragging parts), and a sad ending. Even though not one of my faves, I thought this show had some really great H/h moments (beautiful chemistry).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 1, 2013 11:00:42 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: Hundred Years is like that train wreck that you just can't look away from even though you know it's going to be carnage. I hate pretty much every character to varying degrees. I did forget to mention that the "H" agreed to get engaged to ESIL at the end of the last episode. But he does at least look completely miserable. And the h has completely shut him out. He actually chased her to her house and she still refused to discuss anything with him. It's the only time the h has shown any backbone at all. I yell at the computer screen every episode and yet I can't wait for new ones. It's so bad it's good.

I'm really liking 9 too. I love all the present complications from messing with the past. I agree that the romance isn't as front and center as Queen InHyun's Man, but I still find it facinating.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 1, 2013 11:23:15 AM PDT bluey09h says: Oh gosh! I just finished Perfect Taste and it's sooo good. I have a final assignment due for university on April 5th that I haven't even started because they shows are so addictive! Thank you ladies for the reccs. @D.M Ooh, stairway to heaven sounds like a good drama but I hate sad endings. :-( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 3, 2013 7:17:18 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 3, 2013 7:17:46 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: For those who can't wait for the ending of That Winter - live recap http://www.vingle.net/posts/122379-That-Winter-The-Wind-Blows-Korean-Drama-Last-EpLIVE-Recap Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Apr 3, 2013 10:00:10 AM PDT bluey09h says: I actually sat and watched "you're beautiful" in one and half days. Was up all night and half of today. *facepalm* I love these Gangster / Band dramas like You're beautiful and Boys over Flowers where the guys are all hot-shots and famous but end up falling for the sweet / nice / naive girl. Any more reccs? :D Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 3, 2013 11:49:02 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Ummm if you like band dramas you should try Shut Up Flower Boy Band. The bromance is more front and center, but the romance is good too. And these boys are both gangsters and in a band.

You could try Sungkyunkwan Scandal for the historical version of F4 with the girl is thought to be a boy portion of You're Beautiful.

Coffee Prince is a drama in my top 5 that also has the girl is thought to be a boy theme.

Ealier someone rec'd a Tai drama called Summer's Desire. This one has two rich famous guys falling in love with one beautiful girl. Such a good triangle drama, if you like that.

A Gentleman's Dignity has the ajusshi version of F4. They all get love interests in this one.

And Secret Garden has a rich hero falling for a poor stunt woman. These are both by the same writer who is very well known in Korea.

You're Beautiful is written by the Hong Sisters and they have a bunch of popular dramas under their belt. Some others from them that I like are My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, My Girl, and Delightful Girl Choon Hyang. My Girlfriend is a Gumiho has a supernatural h falling in love with a human H. She's adorable and he's kind of a man-child in the beginning. But it's a cute, light drama with some pretty good angst toward the end. My Girl has a rich H and a con-man h. He has her posing as a long lost cousin to help his Grandfather. Delightful Girl is about two kids who are caught in a misunderstanding in high school and have to get married.

Things pull them apart and they have to work their way back together. In Hong Sisters dramas there is always a witchy second lead girl, so expect that.

If you're brave enough to watch some straight historical dramas (Seguek), besides SKKS, I would try The Princess' Man or The Moon Embracing the Sun. The Princess' Man is sort of the Korean Romeo and Juliet, but it does have an HEA. This is a drama that you find yourself marathoning as well. Each episode builds the suspense perfectly for the next one. This is also in my top 5. Moon is the story of a crown prince who falls in love at 15 and never falls out of love even though they are torn apart. This one also has an HEA. Happy drama watching!!!

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I love "That Winter" and once it gets released on dvd (with good english subs of course), I'm going to buy it :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 3, 2013 2:52:03 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: TWTWB - The forced kiss/hug at the villa really threw me. It seemed so desperate, like Oh Soo is trying harder than ever to be close to Young while she's trying her hardest to be angry at him. But the next episode where they walk around and he's telling her about his life, his real one and she reacts like a zombie, eek. I just wanted something to happen that would bring them closer to each other.

Reader123 - I like Spring Days too. Jo In Sung's character is super obsessed with the heroine, but it's hard to figure out what she thinks. He cries a lot in this one. On the subject of crying; it seems like a lot more korean men cry in dramas than you'll ever see in American movies/tv.

I've been wandering all over with other k-dramas, not really inspired to watch anything else while I'm waiting for more Winter.

Here's a great comic that I think sums up some of my frustrations with k-dramas http://www.mykoreanhusband.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/korean-dramas-560x800.jpg Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 3, 2013 8:32:46 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: That Winter delivered a surprise HEA with this final episode. I really enjoyed this drama almost 100% due to Jo In Sung. He was awesome. This drama won't make my top 5, but it is my favorite so far this year.

I'm excited for All About My Romance starting tomorrow. I hope it hits that rom/com sweet spot I've been missing from recent dramas.

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cbela says: Yay! ^_^ Oh Tree Soo and Youngie lives happily together!!! Definitely my favorite! On my to buy list and rewatch list. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 4, 2013 6:35:21 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - loved the comic - soooo true. I don't know how many times I have now seen a drama end with the H/h just standing there staring at each other - but I do believe the 10 minute resolution estimate is on the high side - seems more like 59 minutes of filler with 1 minute resolution (usually the staring scene).

I'm up to episode 33 of Unexpected You - I wish there were more dramas like this - so far a very realistic plot (nothing OTT) with mostly likeable people. Lead H is absolutely the perfect husband - love how he questions (but always in a very respectful fashion) some of Korea's culture (such as always taking his mothers side over his wife). No wonder mother-inlaws are so bad - they are just heaping the abuse that they received from their mothers-in-law on their daughters-in-law. It is also nice to see Lee Hee Joon get to play a good guy - he's been the baddie in the other two dramas I've seen him in.

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Is anyone else watching When a Man Loves? I just started it and am a little split on what to think about it.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 4, 2013 8:07:15 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer I'm going to check out "When a Man Loves", but I haven't watched it yet. I'm waiting for the first two eps to get subbed (Have they gotten subbed already?). Hopefully it won't disappoint, because I've been really spoiled with "That Winter". luvnlife, hopefully "heirs" will be good, because it has the potential. And yes what is up with that long title? lol. I think "Heirs" is a much better title, and I'm looking forward to the show.

I really want to know what the synopsis of the plot will be.

Rashell I loved the ending of "That Winter"! This show is very beautiful, romantic, angst-y and moving. I just love it :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 5, 2013 8:16:15 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 5, 2013 8:45:41 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - Yes, I'm really enjoying Unexpected You - probably one of the best h I've seen in a k-drama. She is truly a role model of a strong, confident woman - she needs to immediately go to Hundred Year Inheritance and straighten out that doormat h.

I actually love all of the characters in this show, except for the H's mother - I'm finding her to be a weak, petty, jealous, cowardly bully. My dislike for her was sealed when she slapped her daughter and bullied the h (h is expected to accept MIL's bullying since MIL was bullied by the grandma). I think she is an utter failure as a mother, as evidenced by her daughter's lack of self-confidence which I think can be directly traced back to the MIL's attitudes and behavior (yep, really hate this character).

However, I do love that that the plot of this show isn't OTT - the show really does have a great cast of fun characters.

ETA: I think that the role model parents in this show are the H's younger uncle and his wife.

Their utter pride when their dumb as a box of rocks child improved by ten places in school (from dead last to 330) was a joy to watch. They are raising a truly happy, well adjusted child.

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Only bad side is: I've only seen first episode with english subs because i think it just started being broadcast.

EDIT: Just read you guys already discovered it :D Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 5, 2013 2:21:15 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: bluey09h - no worries, I was the new girl here a couple of months ago, like you, I kinda fell into k-dramas by watching Boys Over Flowers - it's sorta the gateway drug of korean drama.

I really liked the first epi of When a man loves, song seung is super duper handsome and I like the spitfire heroine, 'cept the scene where she was attacking the gangsters outside her dad's store, so so LAME. I couldn't tell if she was leaning in for tickles or slaps, anyways, I'll keep watching this show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 5, 2013 2:27:44 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Okay Jennifer, I've watched the first two eps of "When a Man Loves", and I think the show is off to a fairly good start. However I'm not feeling the characters yet, but the story is moving fast. I really didn't expect that he would tell her by the end of episode 2 "let's get married", so right now I have no idea where the story is going. In conclusion, I'm interested to see what happens next.

Speaking of other shows I'm following, I continue to enjoy "Nine", intriguing/moving and so far solid storyline.

About "Gu Family Book", can someone please tell me if the heroine the annoying one from "Big"? I really hope not, because that would dampen my interest in the show. She annoyed me too much in "Big" before I dropped that show.

Hey Bluey, just saw your post, I watched ep 2 subbed on Viki (so you can try them). Also if you're going to be following this show, you should know that K-dramas usually air two eps per week, this is a Wednesday/Thursday show (so new eps are posted on those days). Happy watching :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 5, 2013 2:43:33 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. Yep, Suzy was the annoying girl from Big. I was very disappointed when she was cast in Gu Family. But since I like the lead H, similar to Level 7, I'm probably watching till the end

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 5, 2013 3:02:25 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I didn't know epi 2 was out, so I'll have to zip over and watch it.

Gu family book sounds fun, but the hair on Seung Ki! It's like a girlier version of Jo from the Facts of life.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 5, 2013 3:16:05 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 thanks for the reply, my interest in the show is already faltering. I think I'm still going to check out this show, but I am more than ready to drop it any time this heroine annoys me, or if I find the story not to my taste.

Jennifer, yes ep 2 is already subbed. Happy watching :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 5, 2013 7:10:38 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 5, 2013 7:53:51 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Boys Over Flowers is the gateway to kdrama. It was my first as well. @Bluey: Thanks for your suggestion of When A Man Loves. I'm still on the fence about that one. I don't love the adultery angle. And even though Song Seung Hyun is lovely to look at, he can struggle a bit in the "acting" department. @Reader123: I felt sorry for the H's mother in Unexpected You. She'd suffered for 30 years with a husband and MIL who blamed her for losing the H. And when they finally found him he was all grown up with a wife that was completely different from her. I think she unfairly resented the h for having the H's love when she wanted it so desperately. She wanted that time back. I found her pitiful.

I watched the first episode of All About My Romance and found it to be quite funny. The H is kind of an arrogant ass, but the h is a spunky do-gooder. She actually smacks him in the face with a fire extinguisher. It's kind-of an accident, but she feels he deserved it. I think I'll have a better idea after seeing eps 2 & 3 next week. But the first was a good start.

After reading spoilers for 100 Years, this week's episodes don't seem to spell improvement. It sounds like more abuse for the h and more misunderstanding from the H. I'm thinking of only reading updates on this one until it turns from this direction.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 1:09:59 AM PDT bluey09h says: Oh no, there is cheating in When a man loves? That is awful :-/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 5:39:46 AM PDT luvnlife says: @Rashell... Where is there cheating in When a Man Loves? Is that suppose to be part of the future storyline?

I am really loving this drama. I've been counting down the days because the previews looked amazing. The first episode was great. Poor family borrows money from the gangsters and can't pay it back. Gangsters threaten the family and push them around for the money. Heroine stands up to gangsters and pushes back. Hero notices her spunk. Next day h meets H to work out a deal to pay the loan. She'll offer herself to him if he'll wipe out the debt. Second episode flashes ahead 7 years. Hero is now an X-gangster running a company. Heroine is still poor struggling to help her family.

Sigh...next week can't come soon enough.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Apr 6, 2013 6:26:51 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - I thought that 100 Yr might have some small improvement this weekend - seems like SY finds out truth about bribe for CW to quit and sees JR threaten CW. But preview may be misleading. The writer totally wasted the opportunity when SY found out about JR's mother - will probably waste the opportunity of SY finding out the truth about JR. I'm hoping the ratings go way down, which will act as a true wake-up call to the director.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Apr 6, 2013 6:35:10 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 6, 2013 6:36:50 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: luvnlife & bluey09h - per VIKI synopsis - H is married to second female lead (she's ex-wife of his ex-boss and he marries her when ex-boss dies) - then he meets h. http://www.viki.com/channels/11742-men-love-when Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Apr 6, 2013 7:08:53 AM PDT luvnlife says: Hmmm.... I wonder if this synopsis is wrong. For one, the 2nd female lead is not married to the ex-boss, they were just together. She is lusting after the H but the H has turned her down and told her to stop calling him "honey" when they are together. (They have never hooked up and the H is not at all interested in her.) In episode 2, the h believes that the H is married (to the 2nd female lead). The H finds it amusing and calls his secretary into the office to inform the h of his marital status - single. The H met the h already prior to even the X-boss dying (I assume he died in a fight in episode 1 but I could be wrong.) So unless the H is forced to marry the 2nd female lead in the upcoming episodes, which is hard to imagine because he has a strong backbone, I don't see it happening. *************************************************************************** *** Spoiler: At the end of episode 2, the H asks the h to marry him. The show left us hanging. In a way the h has always been in the H's heart since they met 7 years ago and part of him is just overly protective of her (without her really knowing to what extent). My guess is that this is not going to go over well with the h. She is one of the strongest female leads that I know... not some damsel in distress. She probably is going to be mad and tell him that he does not own her just because he is trying to help her out financially. So far the theme to this story... owning someone over money. ************************************************************ I am a little sad that dramabeans gave this show bad reviews only after recapping the first episode. I thought it was great and it made me stay up a lot later last night than I thought I would. I'm excited for next week's episodes. I'll continue to give feedback to this forum if anyone else is on the fence about investing time watching it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 9:06:01 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Well it sounds like the synopsis for When A Man Loves could be wrong. If so I'm much more interested. Maybe I'll check out the first couple eps to get a feel. @Reader123: The only spoiler I had read for 100 Years was that CW was going to be framed for embezzlement and that SY would again misunderstand. You're spoilers sound more recent.

And more acceptable. Oh this drama! I keep trying to quit, but then it eeks out a little hope, and I tune right back in. I kind of wish I'd never started.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Apr 6, 2013 9:24:16 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: luvnlife - thanks for the info - keep the summaries on this drama coming. Either the plotline has changed or the H is totally playing the h. See Dramabeans write up on OW. Let us know which is correct. Thanks.

http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/02/chae-jung-ahn-to-play-song-seung-heons-wife/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 12:30:58 PM PDT bluey09h says: Well I read somewhere the h betrays the H with another guy and then he becomes bent on revenge. If that is the case I'd hate that :( I don't mind love triangles as long as the h doesn't become intimate with anyone other than the H. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_a_Man_Loves_%282013_TV_series%29 "Tae-sang is a thug, a cold-hearted loan shark who survives his boss's betrayal and steps up from right-hand man to head of the gang. Then he falls in love for the first time, and leaves it all behind in the name of love, morphing into a successful businessman. But when Mi-do betrays him for another man, he becomes bent on revenge."

I hope the above is wrong!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 12:32:14 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - As you previously said, 100 Yr is a drama that we will love to hate - previews of episode 27 sound somewhat promising, but I don't actually trust this writer. In her previous drama, from what I understand, she had the h abused until the end. I think we also get the "joy" (perhaps in tomorrow's episode) of watching JR try on wedding dresses - guess I will be fast forwarding that scene.

Still watching and enjoying Unexpected You. Since it was so successful (1st place its entire run, with some ratings of almost 50%), perhaps dramas with similar strong heroines will be created.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 2:29:22 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 6, 2013 2:31:24 PM PDT luvnlife says: Blue... where did you read that synopsis of the h betraying the H? I would like to read that.

Wow... this is like a real life Kdrama trying to watch a Kdrama.

So I did a little research on the synopsis... it appears that maybe asianwiki posted the wrong synopsis and other sites were copying it. (It isn't confirmed but other people are complaining on different forums on how the story doesn't match. You can read comments here:

http://www.koreandrama.org/?p=26064) My only other thought would be if the H marries the OW in an upcoming episode but even if that happened it would not be inline with the synopsis because he already met the h.

This synopsis is more inline with what happened the first two episodes: "Han Tae-Sang (Song Seung-Heon) is a former gangster, but now a successful business man.

He has a cold-blooded decisiveness and incredible drive. This helped him to attain his current status, as he started with nothing. He then meets a younger woman named Seo Mi-Do (Shin Se-Kyung). Her personality reminds him of himself when he was that age. Han Tae-Sang begins to feel love for the first time in his life.

Seo Mi-Do is full of ambition and she is also bright and lovely. Seo Mi-Do isn't afraid of anything, because she went through so many difficult times when growing up. A man named Lee Jae-Hee (Yeon Woo-Jin) then confronts Han Tae-Sang over Seo Mi-Do." Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 3:24:25 PM PDT bluey09h says: Hi @lunvlife - its on wiki, I posted the link. I hate cheating. :-/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 3:36:55 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Yeah, I'm thinking this is a case of the h falling for another guy. After watching the first 2 episodes of When A Man Loves, the H obviously cares for the h while she doesn't seem to have any real feelings for him. I can see why she would be more interested in the little brother who doesn't have a gangster past and is closer to her in age. (Plus its maknae oppa from Ojakyago Brothers - LOVE). I'm not a fan of cheating either, but at this point they aren't in a relationship. We'll have to see how this progresses.

I have no expectations anymore for 100 Years. I fully expect the h to continue to suffer in silence and the H to disapoint. I'm just going to complain about it. That's my plan for the next 25 episodes.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 3:52:01 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Guys, I could be wrong, but I don't think the hero in "WAML" is playing the heroine (at least not at this point). Anyways reading all these conflicting synopsis, I think that they're most probably all inaccurate.

But if the hero is going to get married to the second female lead, then I hope it will be a marriage in name only, so that it wouldn't feel like cheating when he's still going after the heroine. As for Mi Do, I hope the description of her character that luvnlife posted is correct,

in that she is sweet. Right now she is defensive and a bit cold, but her walls will probably come down soon. I really hope that she won't betray TS with second male lead, or that it will be a misunderstanding and not the heroine really betraying him. Like I said before I have no idea where this show is going right now, but I am interested enough to watch more.

Hopefully it won't disappoint, we'll just have to wait and see.

On another note, I'm already missing "That Winter", even though it just finished this week.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 4:34:24 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I watched the key scenes in episode 27 of 100 Yrs (VIKI has most of key scenes subbed) - H is now fully aware that 1) h would never accept money from EMIL, 2) h always denied any relationship with H when asked by co-workers and always said no to co-workers when they requested that she ask the H for favors, and 3) JR was behind candy basket and internet photos and plans additional attacks against h.

However, given the lousy writer I expect that the h will be the one to go brain dead in episode 28. Preview showed JR on knees pleading with h, so given how the writer loves to make the h suffer, I expect that the h will grant JR whatever she wishes (no matter if it harms the h), especially since we still need to see the scene where JR is trying on wedding dresses. Sigh.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 6, 2013 6:46:17 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: Yay! Sounds like finally a watchable episode of 100 Years. I agree that the writer will screw it up next episode, but I'm now conditioned for that with this drama. Plus I've found that I'm more accepting of a stupid, martyr h then H. (See my posts about Don't Hesitate). So if the H is at least going back to the intelligent man he stated the drama as, then I'll be much happier with this drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Apr 7, 2013 11:34:07 AM PDT Amazon Customer says: If you're looking for a possessive/jealous hero, you might also want to check out The Greatest Love (alternately known as The Best Love) starring Cha Seung Won and Gong Hyo Jin. Other good ones are The Princess' Man and Prosecutor Princess (both starring Park shi hoo~~so dreammyy).

Happy Watching!

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Posted on Apr 7, 2013 1:47:50 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Looks like episode 28 of 100 Yrs is also going to be good - ESIL is continuing to dig herself into a bigger and bigger hole with the H now fully aware of her activities to harm the h. I was shocked at how fast the subbers subbed episode 27 - they must have also been thrilled with the turn around in the plot.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 7, 2013 3:03:05 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 7, 2013 3:06:50 PM PDT bluey09h says: Oh my goooosh. I just finished Summers Desire. I loved it so much! Especially the H and h.

Gosh. I was literally weeping at the end. I know this is bad but i actually liked how controlling / possessive the H was, it was straight out of a book. Loved the acting by the h.

You ladies are awesome <3 thanks once again for all the reccs!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 7, 2013 3:18:06 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 7, 2013 5:44:39 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Summers Desire is my absolute favorite Taiwanese drama. I adored Oh Chen and also loved how possessive he was. He would do anything to have her. Another really good Taiwanese drama is Autumn's Concerto. In this one the H gets amnesia and forgets the h, but falls in love with her all over again. But there are issues when he gets his memory back. This H is not as crazy possessive, but his love for the h is very deep.

100 Years was back to the drama I loved watching in the beginning. It's still mad crazy but at least the H is finally buying a clue. And the h did almost stand up for herself. I don't have faith the insanity is over, but it was nice to have 2 good eps to watch.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 7, 2013 3:45:02 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 7, 2013 6:57:58 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I'm glad 100 Yrs was back on track this weekend - I loved seeing the h finally stand up for herself and slap the ESIL. I also liked that the H caused the ESIL to kneel and apologize to the h. The H is now firmly back in the h's camp. The wedding dress scene wasn't even stressful as it only involved the ESIL and EMIL, with the H out saving the h... bluey09h - I second the rec for Autumn's Concerto, which is my favorite Taiwanese drama.

While it has a lot of OTT elements, they are put together in a way that really works. The third really good Taiwanese drama is Mars, with a H that is very protective of the h.

ETA: I watched the first episode of the Japanese remake of Itazura na Kiss/Love in Tokyo it's a drastic improvement over the original Japanese version (the original version has the distinction of being the worst drama that I have ever watched). Storyline is similar to the Taiwanese version, which I believe closely followed the manga. Heroine is not as bubbly as the h in the Korean version and so far doesn't seem as dumb/embarrassing as the h in the Taiwanese version. The H, as expected, is smart and cold (so far the actor hasn't been bad, but he's going to have a hard time topping Joe Cheng's version of the H). At 13 episodes, this drama is going to be much shorter than the Korean (16 episodes) and Taiwanese (50 episodes) versions, so hopefully the story will move at a good pace.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 8, 2013 8:22:49 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 8, 2013 8:25:30 AM PDT bluey09h says: I want reccs where the H holds some power over the h and he uses it to get her to be close to him.

For eg. In Summers Desire Oh Chen make sure she gets the audition role so she is working for him and makes her marry him in exchange for his kidney to help her brother. In a Man loves a Woman the H right now has made the h become his secretary to pay her debt back. In Sawan Biang holds the secret that he kidnapped and took her to the Island over her head and makes her do all sorts of things. :D Edited: What episode does H get his memory back in Autumns Concerto? I want to start watching from there... (being impatient lol) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 8, 2013 8:37:19 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 8, 2013 8:45:05 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - Once the H in Autumn's Concerto regains his memory, he forces the h to marry by threatening to take away their child. If I think of some more dramas with this theme, I'll let you know.

ETA: H regains memory in episode 14.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 8, 2013 9:15:32 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @bluey09h: You really need to watch the first eps of Autumn's Concerto to see how hard the H falls for the h the first time, and how he falls back in love with her, and why he feels so betrayed when he remembers everything. Reader123 is right in that he forces her to marry

him by threatening to take their child.

I hesistate to rec this drama because it is insane, but Sealed With A Kiss sounds like exactly what you are looking for. The H forces the h to become his mistress by threatening to have her uncle thrown in jail for some shady business dealings. The H is holding her responsible for the actions of her father that destroyed his father. The H is married to another woman, but it is completely a business arrangement for him. He does not love her and he does not sleep with her. He is completely and totally obsessed with the h. He has her every move monitored and watched. He flips if she so much as mentions another man. He torments her though.

There are parts where I really wondered if the drama would end with him killing her. He's that crazy when it comes to her because his emotions are so conflicted. He wants to hate her, but he loves her. It's seriously twisted. I watched it subbed at Viki. http://www.viki.com/channels/5748-sealed-with-a-kiss/videos/54954/1 The drama does not have an HEA, but if you read the link to the book excerpt (which the drama was based off of) it does.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 8, 2013 9:57:44 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 8, 2013 10:20:31 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - Thai dramas may have more of this theme than Korean dramas. In King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo/Baker King, the second male lead, who is completely obsessed with the h, maneuvers the h to marry him so that she can get revenge on his mother. This drama is more of a family drama than a romance and at 30 episodes is somewhat long. In addition, the ending of this drama is extremely rare in that the second male lead and not the H ends up with the h (I can only think of two other dramas where this occurred). I will warn you that the second male lead becomes so distraught/upset when the h hesitates at the altar that he goes into a tailspin of wild partying/drinking, with implied cheating.

ETA: I case the above was confusing, King of Baking is a Korean drama, not Thai drama, but off the top of my head it's the only Korean drama that I could think that had anything close to this theme. I haven't watched many Thai drama so can't rec any, but from descriptions I've read some seem to have this theme. You might want to check out this website http://iheartlakorns.com/completed-lakorns-weng-subs/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 8, 2013 10:25:20 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 I was waiting to watch ep 2 of "Itazura Na Kiss" when it gets subbed before I commented on the show. But since you posted about it, I'll say that I thought ep 1 was fairly good. I can't say much about the show at this point, because it's still only the first episode.

However I feel that this hero (even though he's cold) will hopefully not be as indifferent as the one in the K-version, which means I will probably like this show more, but we'll have to wait and see. So I'm interested to watch more. Oh I read on dramafever that it's 16 eps, so are they wrong?

I also watched ep 1 of "All About My Romance", to tell the truth I couldn't finish the first ep.

I found it dull (though funny at some parts) with a boring setting. So I won't be following this, but maybe when it finishes I'll check it out again to see if it gets better.

So right now the shows I'm following are: "When a Man Loves", "Itazura Na Kiss Love in Tokyo", and "Nine" The shows I'm going to check out to see if I will follow them or not are: "Gu Family Book", and there's another new J-show called "Last Cinderella" (it has the male lead from Koizora the movie) so I might check this out too.

On another note: Rashell and Reader123 your description of "Autumn's Concerto" has me intrigued, I'm going to check it out soon. I've had it on my want to watch list for a while now.

Last but definitely not least, I'm also waiting for "That Winter" to hopefully be released on dvd with good English subs, because this is a keeper for me :) And that's my report for the day lol Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 8, 2013 10:43:52 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. - Dramawiki has Itazura na Kiss at 13 episodes. Seems like we ran into this issue once before where sites had conflicting info on number of episodes (Innocent Man, perhaps??). I'm not sure which is correct...so lets hope its 16.

Last Cinderella sounds good, especially since I like Miura Haruma. I still haven't seen where the Taiwanese remake of You're Beautiful (Yuan Lai Shi Mei Nan/Fabulous Boys) has been scheduled for broadcast - hopefully it isn't running into problems.

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Rashell Anderson says: @bluey09h: Don't Hesistate has a H who is the boss of the h and, while he doesn't use that to push her into a relationship with him, he does use it to try to keep her from having a relationship with someone else. In Moon Embracing the Sun the H uses his position as King to keep the h next to him. My Name is Kim Sam Soon has a H that uses a debt he's paid for the h to force her to work for him and eventually enter into a "fake" relationship that turns real. At one point he tells her that she can't date other people while she still owes him money.

He is a pretty jerky H though, so he's resuming a relationship with an old GF while trying to keep the h on a string. This theme isn't as popular in kdrama, but those I mentioned have it too a degree.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Apr 8, 2013 2:42:32 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Just a reminder Gu Family book starts tonight! Anyone else planning to watch this?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 8, 2013 3:09:48 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I'm going to check out both Gu and Jank Ok Jung that start tonight. After watching Dong Yi, and reading up on the history after Queen Inhyun's Man, I really want to see how this drama makes Lady Jang into the h instead of the evil OW. Gu looks good too, but I do think the first episodes are the back-story of how the H was concieved. I don't know that Seung Gi will be in it. And I'm excited for Sung Joon as the silent loving bodyguard to the h. It's like Katsuyama in Gaksital or Lee Jung Jae in Sandglass. I just love the strong silent bodyguard that loves the h and would lay down his life for her even knowing she will never love him back. So to answer your question...Yes, I'll be watching. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 8, 2013 3:59:03 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I am also planning to watch Gu Family. In addition, I plan to check out The Queen of Office/God of the Workplace. Not too sure who is subbing QoQ as last week's episodes are still unsubbed. It might be like Jeon Woo Chi where it took well over a week for each episode to be subbed.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 8, 2013 7:52:48 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Awww! I watched the first ep of Gu and I kind of want a whole drama with just the parent's love story. Wol Ryung (Gumiho dad) is fabulous. I just want him and Seo Hwa (mommy) to live happily in the mountains forever and raise a cute little half Gumiho Seung Gi. I'm not

excited for the tragedy that I'm sure is coming for them. And there's no question who the bad guy is in this one. You know who to hate almost from the first scene, and the hatred just grows through the episode. The drama looks beautiful and mystical. I really liked this first episode, but its all the past. So I don't know how I'll feel about the future characters. Still it was a good interesting star, so I'm hopeful for the rest. Ep one is fully subbed st viki.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 9, 2013 3:55:52 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 9, 2013 3:56:06 AM PDT bluey09h says: Thanks again for the reccs. :D I started watching Don't hesitate but its 98 episodes! So I'm finding it a bit long... i think im going to try and find what episode she gains her memory and watch it from there.

On Autumn Concerto, anyone else feel that the mother-in-law got off too easily for seperating the couple? even if she did it out of "love" for her son...

I also discovered ojakgyu brothers and i like the cast so I'm thinking of watching it. Can't wait for next episode of A Man in Love..

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Can anyone tell me how to get the streaming comments up on the new Viki site? I love that feature.

Edited: nevermind... the site is still working on migrating them over.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 9, 2013 5:49:37 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 9, 2013 5:50:07 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: luvnlife - When a Man Loves is a Wed/Thur drama so will be back tomorrow. Did you see the Correlation Chart on Dramawiki - it's showing the two way love line between the h/OM, the H just has a one-way love line with h. Info on this show has certainly been all over the place, http://wiki.d-addicts.com/When_a_Man_Loves Bluey09h - drama villains do not always get what they deserve - they are very rarely ever

punished in rom/com or family dramas. The mother in Autumn's Concerto at least expressed remorse, which is more than what happens in most dramas, so I didn't have a problem with her HEA. I loved Joo Won in Ojakgyo Brothers. OB is one of the better family dramas, so enjoy.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 9, 2013 6:40:08 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 9, 2013 6:41:20 AM PDT bluey09h says: RE: Man in Love - I just saw the correlation chart and I don't like! :-/ I want the h to like the H (is he even the H??) Sigh. Considering the last marriage proposal scene especially. I'm a sucker for the brooding / powerful / ex-gangster hero. I would especially hate it if she sleeps with the OM and I hope she ends up with the H. EDIT: I'm starting on the Ojakgyo brothers.. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 9, 2013 6:40:09 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @bluey09h: I would rec starting Don't Hesitate at around ep 20, but I wouldn't skip much further. You want to see the H and h fall in love before she remembers and gets her revenge on. As for the 98 episodes they are only about 30 minutes long, so it watches more like 50.

Ojakyago Brothers is a wonderful family drama and the romance between the two leads is wonderful. It is also a long drama at 58 episodes. But I loved it.

Also get used to the bad characters not being punished. That happens in almost every Asian drama I've watched. It is actually more rare for the bad guys to be punished.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Apr 9, 2013 6:53:53 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 9, 2013 8:50:03 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - I wouldn't worry about h sleeping with OM - it is extremely rare for this to happen, even between the H/h. It is more likely to occur (between H/h) in Taiwanese dramas than Korean dramas (in Korean drama we are thrilled if the H/h just have a good kiss).

ETA: Alright a new Hong Sister's drama in July. Here's hoping it's as good as You're Beautiful or My Girlfriend is A Gumiho and not a disaster like Big. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Apr 9, 2013 9:56:00 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell I agree, I watched ep 1 of "Gu Family Book" and it's a shame that the H's mother and father aren't the H/h of the show. I care about them a lot more, even though the real H/h haven't been introduced yet, but from the previews I highly doubt they will have the kind of relationship or chemistry that the H's mother and father have in this first episode. I thought their first meeting was so beautiful, like a light in the darkness that was surrounding them. I also didn't expect the first episode to be intense, but it was. I hope that the H's mother will not die in ep 2, and the H's mother and father will be a big part of this show and that their story will be given the same amount of time. Right now I am interested enough to watch more of this show, but this is solely due to the H's mother and father and their story.

Reader123 I watched ep 2 of "Itazura Na Kiss" and I liked it more than episode 1. While I thought episode 1 was fairly good, I thought episode 2 was very good. I just hope that this hero will not be too cold/hurtful to our poor heroine. I'm glad that this show is a lighter show (even though it will probably have it's fair share of angst), since the other shows I'm following are all in the melodrama category.

Reader123 thanks for sharing the news about a new Hong sisters' drama, since they're the ones who wrote "You're Beautiful" which I really enjoyed. I will give this show a chance as well (even though Big was a big disappointment, and I thought Greatest Love was just average). Hopefully this new show will be as good as "You're Beautiful".

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Apr 9, 2013 11:43:32 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. I continue to like both the H and h in Itazura na Kiss/Love it Tokyo. I thought episode 2, like episode 1, was a condensed version of the Taiwanese drama. So far, I haven't found the h to be as embarrassing as she was in both the T & K versions - but maybe it's because we are still in the early episodes of the show.

I thought yesterday's Nine was very good, but at this point I'm not certain where the story arc is going as it seems the H has resolved (as much as possible) the issues from the past and no longer has the last incense stick.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 9, 2013 12:11:44 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: Maybe he's going to fix all the things he messed up in the present with his tampering with the past. Namely the fact that the woman he loves is about to get engaged to someone else.

Viki has a new format starting today. It looks a lot like the Dramafever format that was implemented a few months ago. Right now it doesn't support the timed comments, but they are supposed to be working on that. And I think the subbers and segmenters aren't familiar with it either, so our subs may be slower for a little while. Not the best news.

I just finished watching the Rich Man, Poor Woman special on Gooddrama.net. If you weren't a fan of the series, then definitely skip this. Hyuga is the same emotionally stunted brainiac and Makoto is the same sweet, bumbling girl. She really is the only person who could put up with this man. It was cute, and in the end Makoto did demand more from Hyuga and he admitted he was willing to change to be with her. Which is a huge step for him. But he's still him. So don't expect any warm confessions or loving words. He's never going to get that. He did at least manage to call her by name finally. Small steps seem big with this guy.

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Well, I guess there is that. Did I miss something when the father died. It seemed that the father was choking the mother and was injured by the brother when he pulled the father off the mother. While I think what happened next wasn't clear (to me at least) it really seemed that the father's death was not intentional but a result of the brother saving the mother. I was therefore confused when the H told his brother that he could never forgive him - what did I miss?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 9, 2013 1:34:58 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @ Reader123: That's what I saw as well. Although, I do know that the brother resented the father for not being his father, for keeping him from the woman he loved, and treating him like crap so I'm sure part of it was his anger at the man. This may sound terrible but I don't really think the "father" was much of a loss. He was pretty much an a jerk to his adopted son and his wife. And he didn't seem all that inclined to make time for his "real" son either. I can only think that the H is angry because he either doesn't know the whole story or more likely because of the cover-up. And the fact that the brother hasn't gotten his life straight.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 9, 2013 1:56:21 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yes Reader123 I thought ep 9 of Nine (lol) was very good as well. I think now that the hero's life has been saved, the coming episodes will deal more with the repercussions of the changes he made to the present, so maybe more focus on H/h relationship. I continue to enjoy the intriguing twists in this one. I wonder what will happen next. When Sun Woo told his brother that he can't forgive him, didn't he also add something like, because it wasn't up to him to forgive? So I'm thinking that SW has finally made his peace with the past, and realized that there was nothing for him to forgive (but I could be wrong). Also what Rashell said might be a reason. I just think that SW was running high on emotion because his illusion of the past had been shattered.

And yes Itazura Na Kiss seems like it's going to be a very good show :)

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 9, 2013 7:09:15 PM PDT luvnlife says: Reader123.. thanks for posting the link to the When a Man Loves chart. This is such sad news if this is what is going to happen. Who doesn't want a reformed x gangster hottie in their life?

I am going to be so depressed if this show goes the route of pairing the h with the o/m. What we caught maybe 5 minutes of the o/m in the first 2 episodes? Sigh... we should have a better understanding after this week. TEAM TOUGH GUY - Fighting! lol Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 10, 2013 5:47:03 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 10, 2013 8:24:27 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: First 2 episodes of Gu Family were extremely good, hopefully the main story will be as compelling/interesting as the back story. Although it sounds like we weren't the only ones who loved the backstory and want to see more of the H's parent. http://enewsworld.interest.me/enews/contents.asp?idx=33571&idxType=News luvnlife - On a positive note, the chart may not be correct. In addition, in the live shooting environment, the audience can influence to some degree how the story plays out. For example, I think the overwhelming negative audience reaction to the 100 Yr plotline did have a very positive influence on this past weekend's episodes (I'm taking the 2 episodes as the writer's/director's apology to the audience). In addition, writers/directors have been known to change the plot in mid-production - see the Queen of Reversals correlation chart for an example of a story that changed mid-production.

Rashell & D.M. - thanks for your thoughts on Nine - I guess I was just disappointed that the H didn't acknowledge to his brother that he no longer believed the brother to be a murderer.

ETA: This week's episodes of Incarnation of Money were also good. However, I didn't like the turn in the plot where the baddies are now on to our H and have the upper hand. I so much more prefer the plot line where the good guys always win out over the baddies - must be why I loved Sungkyunkwan Scandal so much - the baddies were always foiled.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 10, 2013 8:02:08 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: lovenlife, I wouldn't worry too much about it, it is very very rare in dramaland for the heroine to end up with second male lead, almost never happens. This show will either have the H/h ending up together, or it will be a sad ending, hopefully it's the former. Also like reader123 said, since we already know that there has been many differing synopsis, this chart is also probably not 100% correct either. I too am rooting for the H/h to end up together. So cheer up :)

Reader123 I thought episode 2 of Gu Family Book actually starts out very good and then becomes completely nonsensical. I feel so disappointed by what they did to the character of the hero's mother, and how they abandoned all logic to get her to the point where she betrays hero's father in that way. The story just fell apart. I'll probably watch a little more of this, hopefully the H/h story will not fall into nonsensical plotting.

Episode 10 of Nine was very good, specifically the last 10 minutes which were heartbreaking (another good and unexpected plot twist). SW can be too stoic sometimes, he's the strong/silent type but the way he looks at the heroine is beautiful. The heroine on the other hand is bubbly and very sweet. They have great chemistry. The last ten minutes of this episode between H/h, when the heroine starts to remember their original life together when they were on their honeymoon, was so sad. He really should explain to her, because she's so confused and probably scared as well, instead of just telling her that she's drunk while she's crying and questioning him about it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 10, 2013 8:54:53 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I had the opposite reaction to episode 2 of Gu. I felt it was better then episode 1. I fully expected the tragedy that unfolded. It's written into the synopsis of the drama. And while I didn't like what momma did, I actually thought it made some sense for her character. She had been shown to be a very prim, proper girl who grew up in a very wealthy household where she was very sheltered. That she was completely horrified by the actions of her husband made sense to me. He ripped people apart and ATE them in front of her. He was a complete beast and nothing like the man she believed him to be. That upon finding out that he'd lied about her loved ones was just too much for her to accept and process in a short amount of time. You saw her regret and realization of her mistake when she laid eyes on the beautiful baby they had made together. Obviously it was too late. Now the story turns to their child and how he changes the fate of his parents by being accepted by the human woman he loves. He picks a warrior, so that's going to help. I still think that the main story is going to have to be awesome to top that of the parents even with the tragedy. They were so beautiful for those few moments of being in love.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 10, 2013 1:15:45 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 10, 2013 1:16:08 PM PDT bluey09h says: I just did a two day marathon of Ojakgyo brothers and I loved it! I want a hot cop too. Heh. ;-) It's so cute how he literally follows her everywhere when she is with her work place boss and ends up beating him up at random place. But aside from the main story lead i enjoyed the stories of the other family members too, they were really interesting. <3 I'm thinking about what else to watch.

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Posted on Apr 10, 2013 2:08:29 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: bluey09h: A couple other great "family" dramas are Family's Honor and Unexpected You. You can watch Family's Honor at dramafever, but I've only found Unexpected You at Gooddrama.net.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 10, 2013 2:26:49 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I agree that episode 10 of Nine was very good - flashes of QIHM with the h remembering the past.

Re: When a Man Loves - I think the friend of the boss (Goo Yong Gap) and not Cheng Hee killed the boss. It was a perfect set-up for him to do so. I am also hoping that our H/h get an HEA. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 10, 2013 8:54:33 PM PDT luvnlife says: A Man Loves: Episode 3 ******************************************* The show is really working/loving it! It is turning into a love triangle. Cute scenes between h and OM. We find out more about the H's rough past and the show starts setting up more on how the OM is thankful to the H for helping him out (much like H has been doing for the h for the past 7 years) The H and OM have a very brotherly relationship. ******************************************* Ep 3 Spoilers: Enter the OM (more screen time). The H sends the h off to Guam to 'check out a resort' that his company might be interested in. She pushes back saying she doesn't want to go because she feels like the H is favoring her. In the end she ends up going. The H stays back but is constantly checking his phone/worrying about the h.

While in Guam, h meets OM, which at first they each can't place how they know each other.

We find out that the h is very competitive. The most fun scene of the show takes place with the OM and h having a competition similar to musical chairs but it involves hula hoops on the floor. Very cute... you can't help but fall a little in love with the OM. The next day, the OM invites the h out for dinner....

H is still worried about h that he shows up and tries to play off that he just happened to be going to Guam at the same time as her. He invites her to dinner.....

I won't give away who she chooses to go to dinner with. But let's just say that the OM and the H have a reservation together for 4 people. Tomorrow's episode can not come soon enough......

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 11, 2013 4:34:34 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 11, 2013 5:36:38 AM PDT bluey09h says: I can't find the english sub for episode 3 (when a man loves). And for some reason Viki for this drama is not available for my region. (the Middle East) :( I guess will wait until somebody puts it up on gooddrama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 11, 2013 8:33:05 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @bluey09h: I don't know if Dramafever works for you, but they should have it up sometime today. Also check dramacrazy.net.

And don't hate on me you guys, but I'm kind of loving the OM in When A Man Loves. He's always going to be Maknae Oppa from Ojkaygo Brothers to me. So I can't help but love him.

And I thought his scenes with the h were so sweet. She was so much softer and more relaxed with him. And their dancing scenes were hilarious. Plus I think they have good chemistry. I think I'm going to be torn in this one. Both guys are pretty great and both adore her. Now I just need her to be honest with them both. She lost some points with me when she lied about being sick to cancel her plans with the OM and to meet up with the H. I don't care if she wants to see them both to figure out how she feels, but I don't want her to be a lying lier who lies. Then I won't be able to ship her with either.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 12, 2013 5:36:36 AM PDT luvnlife says: When A Man Loves Episode 4 ********************************************* Thoughts: There were some really cute scenes in this episode. It was a very love focused episode. I couldn't help but cringe a few times for the H when he wasn't sure how to act properly. The love triangle thickened this episode as both the H and OM is pursuing the h.

(They still are not aware that they are pursuing the same girl.) Favorite scenes: H and h interacting at the pool. h stated to H that she thought the OM really like him. H responded 'well I like you more." Other scene I liked was when the H pulled the h in for a hug. That scene was overall nice; however, I was hoping we would have a little bit stronger of a H. Coming from a gangster lifestyle, he may not have had a serious girlfriend but you think he would be a little less fearless. As for the OM... well you wish he could have the h too. He is more developed and playful then your typical 2nd male lead.

In an exited way, I am wondering where this plot is going. It almost feels like the 'calm before the storm.' Is the h liking the H only for his money? Will the h pick the OM? Will there be a big misunderstanding that the H plots revenge? Will the h some how be forced to be with the H for her own protection? Worst case, will the H die for the h at the end so she

can live and be with the OM? Oh so many questions and we still have 16 episodes left. As always, next Wednesday can't come soon enough. Looking forward to others take on this episode.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 12, 2013 3:48:15 PM PDT bluey09h says: I just finished Goong. Although I loved it i wish there was more H/h time together.

I can't make myself watch When a Man loves... I feel the h is using the H / being cold and I cringed when the H closed his eyes for a kiss he thought she was going to give. Like luvnlife said, you'd expect to have a bit more experience. Anywho, I think I'm going to wait for a few episodes to play out to figure our where this is going.

I'm searching for a next drama too much with a dreamy / possessive / jealous H. I've been off for a week and all i've done is sat in bed and watches these dramas. Heh. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 12, 2013 4:33:36 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @bluey09h: Goong was the first drama where I loathed the H about half-way through and started to ship the second lead. He just took WAY too long to appreciate her. He cheated on her. And then when she finally grows a spine and tells everyone she's had enough. They pretty much crucify her. He never came to her while she knelt for days asking all those hypocrites to forgive her for doing the right thing for her. Only Yule came. Hated Shin by the end. Just hated him.

The hero in 1% of Anything is very jealous. Won't even let the OM hug the h goodbye when he's leaving the country. The H is Kang Don Won (Who could be brothers with Ojakygo's Joo Won). My only issue with the drama was that I never really bought that the h loved him.

The actress was kind of stiff and cold. But the drama itself was cute.

Coffee Prince has a sweet possessive protective lead (Once he finds out she's a girl).

Although he is jealous even when he thinks she's a boy once he falls for her. He's the most adorable, loving H ever IMO. His jealousy is more adorable. He doesn't like her showing her legs. He doesn't like the other guys they work with to touch her. He doesn't like her close relationship with his cousin. And he's sooo in love with her.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 13, 2013 2:52:53 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 13, 2013 3:39:41 AM PDT bluey09h says: Yay. Then I'll watch Coffee Prince first and 1% of Anything next. How about the hero in lie to me? He looks like someone could fit the jealous / possessive H.

ETA: does coffee prince have a HEA or does the h leave him?

You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Apr 13, 2013 4:19:19 AM PDT Last edited by you on Nov 17, 2014 12:08:14 PM PST Adnana says: I'll answer this one. :) Coffee Prince has most definitely a HEA. Actually, as a rule, we here don't recommend K-dramas without HEAs. If we do (on rare occasions), then it's always with a huge warning. :) We're all suckers for the HEA, I think it's safe to say, and more than a few of us got burned when watching a live drama that ended with a non-HEA. So yeah, it's really bad to head into something like that unprepared.

Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Apr 13, 2013 6:09:20 AM PDT luvnlife says: Rashell... what is the storyline for 1% of Anything? Also, have you ever watched Swallow the Sun or Glass Mask? I'm trying to find something new to watch and saw that those were ones on Viki that I haven't seen.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 13, 2013 7:00:13 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 13, 2013 9:41:45 AM PDT bluey09h says: Thanks Adnana! :) This is what I got from Wiki for One percent of anything: "Kim Jung Hwa is a young and sincere middle school teacher, who has little interest in money. She is also extremely warm-hearted and loves to help other people. When she helps carry an elderly man's belongings from the train to another location, the elderly man is extremely thankful. This grandfather turns out to be the extremely rich owner of a well known conglomerate. His grandson, Kang Dong Won is a quick-tempered businessman who rivals his grandfather, but in an almost comical way. In an order to "tame" his favorite grandson, the grandfather agrees to give his entire fortune to the person who marries Kim Jung Hwa, therefore forcing Kang to meet the girl whom his grandfather chose. Although at first Kim and Kang don't get along because of Kang's extremely cute but bad temper, their arguments bring them closer together. Kang starts to get jealous when Kim's fellow teacher starts liking her too. Through the clever conditions that Kang's grandfather makes, Kang starts a relationship he does not look forward too. However, what looked like a relationship that would 99% not work out, turns out to be the "perfect" match, the 1% chance" Reply to this post

Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 13, 2013 10:00:54 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I watched the first three episodes of All About My Romance, while it may not be groundbreaking, I am enjoying the drama. So far its been a light/fluffy rom/com, which is always welcome, especially since I'm currently following several more serious dramas. While the H/h belong to different political parties, I'm not sure that I'm finding their political beliefs that far apart. This is my first time watching a drama with the actor playing the H, but I have enjoyed the actress playing the h in several other dramas.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 13, 2013 1:45:18 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Bluey09h's description of 1% of anything is right. Starting at about ep 5 (I think) the H starts to get jealous before he even really admits he likes her. She has no interest in him. She thinks he's a jerk, so it's funny to watch her torment him. Once they fall in love its not as cute. But she has an adorable family and the secondary romance of the H's cousin and the h's BFF/adopted sister is really good. I actually found myself caring more about them in the end.

I only rec dramas with an HEA unless I specify that it is not an HEA. For example 49 Days is one of my fave dramas with a great possessive H, a fabulous story, but a heartbreaking ending. So I don't usually rec it. And the nonHEA keeps it out of my top favorites.

I haven't watched Swallow the Sun. And I've avoided Glass Slipper since I've heard it's a revenge drama that's pretty makjang. I have to be in the right mood for those.

Lie To Me is one of the most disappointing dramas ever. I love both lead actors, but the drama was a hot mess. The H doesn't really get the chance to be jealous. There are a couple cute moments and some great kisses. But the drama as a whole didn't impress me.

I did think of another jealous H. The H in My Girlfriend is a Gumiho is very jealous. It has the best use of couple rings to ward off rivals ever. Whenever another guy approaches Mi Ho, he immediately joins their hands and flashes the rings. He's also very jealous of her only other "friend" the vet. It's a cute drama from the same writers as You're Beautiful.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Apr 13, 2013 2:50:41 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - The OM/second male lead (Joo Won) in King of Baking is very obsessed/possessive/jealous. His romance with the h (Eugene) is actually the lead romance in this drama. This is a fairly long drama at 30 episodes with the first 6 episodes providing the backstory with child actors. Story does a time jump of over 10 year in episode 7 with the appearance of the main actors. The OM forces the H to agree to have zero contact with the h for a two year time period, makes the h agree to never see the H and blackmails his mother

into allowing him to marry the h. He was completely obsessed with the h and it drove him nuts that the h might like the H more than him.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 13, 2013 2:53:18 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 13, 2013 2:54:07 PM PDT bluey09h says: Whoa, you ladies sure know your K-Dramas ;-) Keep the reccs rolling. My family keeps on picking on me because i've been stuck in bed on my laptop for a week going crazy over these dramas. lol. It's like crack.

Question: In King of Baking, does the second male lead get the girl in the end?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 13, 2013 3:01:11 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 13, 2013 3:48:41 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - Yep, second male lead gets HEA with h in the end. H ends up with second female lead (she unfortunately never gets a kiss).

Here's a YT video to give you some idea of the characters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZJllIbVshA YT video - Joo Won is the OST singer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV1HO2h-bL0 Other OST from KoB - includes H/OW http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st2j8ocw5kU Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 13, 2013 5:51:16 PM PDT luvnlife says: Thanks Rashell for the info on Glass Slipper. Sounds like one I will pass on. I waste so much time looking around for something new. I usually youtube a drama first to see if anyone put a video together about it.

I agree with what you were all saying about Goong - I was waiting forever for the H to redeem himself after the kneeling scenes of the h. It just never came. There has got to be a good grovel for redemption in my book.

What's your least favorite drama watched? The one that pops in my head right away is It Happened in Bali - probably because the ending was crazy. (Although it left an impression because I do think about it a lot.)

Also, Anything new currently streaming worth checking out? It sounds like some of you are watching Nine.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 13, 2013 7:44:23 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: I'm the same. Always looking for a new drama. Nine is kind of a thriller type drama more then a romance. Although the romance portion is good too. The H is dying from a brain tumor, but after his brother dies in Nepal he finds these insence sticks that somehow let him go back in time. But as he changes bad things that happened in the past there are consequences he doesn't expect in the present. It is really good so far and all the twists really work to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 14, 2013 1:14:18 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 14, 2013 1:19:14 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Okay, I've watched eps 3 ad 4 of "WAML" and I agree with luvnlife about the hero. I feel like his awkwardness is out of place for the type of character he is supposed to be. I'm guessing/hoping however that this phase is not lasting long. The heroine's character is verging on the edge of unlikable for me, because I can never feel any real emotion from her (especially when she's with the hero), and that's a pet peeve of mine. Hopefully this will change soon as the story picks up.

I've also watched episode 1 of Last Cinderella, and I thought the first half of the episode was just average, but the last third of the episode was very good. I don't like the women this heroine hangs out with, or the second male lead yet. However the heroine's character is likable (she reminded me a bit of the heroine in Personal Taste). I'm pretty sure though even at this point that the hero is playing her, and I wonder what the purpose is (he's hot despite his weird hairstyle). So in conclusion, I'm interested to watch more.

Lastly, I'm also waiting for ep 3 of "Playful Kiss - Love in Tokyo" to get subbed.

Oh and luvnlife I second the rec. for Nine, it is a very good show with many twists. I'm just hoping for more focus on the H/h storyline and more moments with them now that we've entered the second half of the show, and the hero no longer has the incense sticks.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 15, 2013 1:13:03 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 15, 2013 1:23:28 PM PDT bluey09h says: Hellooo my K-drama fellow chickas :D I watched King of Baking and I loved the second male lead. *swoon worthy* In fact I fell in love with him when he came in Ojakgyu brothers, he is such a great actor, not to mention

good looking. I wish there was more couple time though.

I'm at a loss as what to watch next. I tried 1 percent of anything and although the H is over the top jealous / possessive, his acting seems a little forced so i couldn't get into it.

I haven't watched Full House but what about Full House 2? How is the relationship between the couple? (or should i say couple/s?)

So far I've watched: Goong, Ojakyu Brothers, king of baking, coffee prince, playful kiss, Summers desire, Boys over flowers, secret garden (i think there are a few more but can't remember) Tropes i like: - Rich arrogant guy / poor average girl (boys over flowers) - Hero blackmails heroine into marriage, etc (like in summers desire) - Arranged marriages to real love (like in Goong) - Ex-gangster / dangerous guy Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 15, 2013 2:37:22 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @bluey09h: Well, I would rec some of the Hong Sister's dramas since you didn't list any of them in your watched list. My favorite is You're Beautiful. H is the lead in an idol group. Girl is a sheltered nun-in-training who agrees to pretend to be her brother and join the group because he is recovering from surgery. The H is what makes this one. He's arrogant and a little OCD while the h is very much the innocent sweet type. He figures out her secret very early. They start off with him hating her, but it doesn't take long for that to change. All three boys in the group fall for her, but she only has eyes for the leader.

Next I would try My Girlfriend is a Gumiho. H is a bratty young actor from a wealthy family. h is a Gumiho (Nine Tailed Fox) who wants to become human. She gives her "orb" to the H in order to save his life in exchange for keeping it the 100 days so she can be human. She adores him from the beginning, but he's not as into her at first. But it also doesn't take long for him to start liking her too. The issue is that after the 100 days in order for her to be human, he will have to die. But if she doesn't become human in the 100 days then she disappears.

They don't know this info though until almost the end of the drama. It's really cute and quite angsty in the end, but it does have an HEA. You could also think of trying a Seguek (historical) drama or at least a fusion (past/present) drama. Queen In-hyun's Man is my favorite "fusion" drama. The h is a rising actress in the present and the H is from the Joseon Dynasty of the past. This drama has fabulous chemistry between the leads since they were falling in love in real life while filming. It's adorable. And the H is one of the smartest and best I've seen.

For straight Seguek try The Moon Embracing the Sun or The Princess' Man. Moon has the crown prince H falling in love with the h at first sight. She becomes his crown princess, but forces inside the palace separate them. Years later the H is now king and he continues to love only the h. She returns to his life but with no memory of their past and he believes she is dead.

The Princess' Man is kind of a Romeo/Juliet type story. With the H's father and the h's father on opposing political sides. The H and h fall in love not knowing about their father's hatred.

The h's father is the villain, but his love for his daughter is real. The h in this one is fabulous.

She's strong and unwavering in her beliefs and her love of the H even going against her father to do what she believe is right. Both are excellent.

You could also try My Name is Kim Samsoon. The H in that one is rich and arrogant and he blackmail's the h into working for him and later pretending to be his girlfriend. The h in this one is kind of a rough talking, no nonsense kind of girl. It's a really good drama if you can get past wanting to beat the H repeatedly for being a jerk.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 15, 2013 4:50:51 PM PDT luvnlife says: @Bluey09h - you and I have the same taste. Rashell is awesome at recommendations - I recommend all the shows she suggested. :) Another TDrama you might want to try is Fated to Love You - it involves a forced marriage because h is pregnant with H's baby. (They mistake each other in bed). H is very mean to h when they are married because he loves someone else. He goes as far as to say once the baby is born he will keep it and she has to leave. I cried during this one on how sad the h must have felt. HEA though.

Kdrama - Stars Falling From the Sky features a very aloof Hero. Heroine starts off being spoiled but soon loses her parents and ends up poor/homeless. She has to take care of all her siblings - lots of sad scenes with no money/no place to go. Heroine even tries working as a "club girl" and the Hero see's her there having to act interested in older guys just to make money. Eventually she moves into the Hero's home to work as a maid but she doesn't tell him that she is also hiding her siblings in the house. (I liked it but some people thought that it took too long for the Hero to start acting nice.)

KDrama - Time Between Wolf and Dog - Gangster love story. Guy/Girl fall in love when they are very young. Girl is daughter of big mob boss who kills H's mom and father when H is young. Girl moves away with mother to get away from gang. H/h never realize that her dad killed his mom/father. Fast forward 10+ years. Hero goes undercover to infiltrate the gang that h's father runs. Crosses path with h again. He loses his memory and actually thinks he is a gang member/forgets h. Heroine reunites with father where she gets close to H again who is cocky/2nd in command gang member.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 15, 2013 6:02:47 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @bluey09h: I have another drama that I can't believe I haven't rec'd before since it may be my favorite drama - City Hunter. H is definitely a "bad boy". He is a vigilante trying to exact revenge for his birth father's death. The h is an orphan that works for the secret service at the Blue House. Lee Min Ho is the H in this drama too. It's sooo good.

@luvnlife: thanks for the compliment. We're all at this point pretty well versed in drama recs.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 18, 2013 5:25:20 AM PDT luvnlife says: When a Man Loves: Episode 5 ************************************ Dislike this episode. The first ten minutes are the worst. H overhears h and h's brother talking about her kiss on the cheek from the om. H plays it cool but you know he's hurt thinking about the h being kissed. Unaware that H knows she was kissed, h proceeds to tell H to take care of his skin so he doesn't appear old. Again, you think the H would have a backbone but we see him later applying a face mask in hopes that he can keep the h. Throughout episode, h ignores H's text messages and goes to lunch with om.

H's right hand man/om's brother gets out of jail. Cute scenes between H/right hand man and om/brother. Right hand man gets into a fight with villain. (side note.... does anyone else start singing 'oompa loompa' or think 'may the odds be ever in your favor' anything villain is on screen?) I actually like the om more and more as she goes to villain and begs him to leave H alone. Grossest scene... Villain, with a band-aid on his lip, forces om to kiss him.

Eventually villain shows up at H's company telling H to get down on his knees and beg for forgiveness for his right hand man otherwise he'll put friend back in jail. A group of employees witnesses this and h tries to step in to protect H's honor. She gets pushed to the ground by villain's gang and a fight starts up. Hero is in gangster mode and h is afraid seeing H fight. She has flashbacks and runs away.

After the fight, H reaches out to h but she ignores him. Fast forward to the next day, h is introduced to the new manager of her department - the om.......

Previews for episode 6 show H breaking up with h.

Thoughts: The H needs to man up and not take this from the h. The h really annoys me especially how she uses the H. I can only hope the plot gets better as the storm has started to brew with this episode. There needs to be more development of the h's character - right now she is so emotionless except when she was in Guam. Today's episode is probably going to make or break this series for me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 18, 2013 7:50:14 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Episodes 11 and 12 of Nine were so good. I feel bad for SW and his brother JW, and I feel so bad for MY (our heroine) because she didn't ask for her life to be turned upside down. I loved the scene in the rain between them and the kiss in the rain, and I loved the scene when he carried her up to his room (helped her change out of her wet clothes and tucked her in bed). I love his little speech when she was feverish in bed, about him willing to do whatever she

wanted. He is desperately trying to fix things for her sake. I just hope for more H/h interactions and scenes, because their dialogue and scenes together are simply beautiful.

Playful Kiss episode 3 was very good. I find that I'm liking every new episode more than the previous one, so hopefully the show can keep it up. I'm loving that this romance/drama is an almost perfect mix of cuteness, humor, and angst.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 18, 2013 8:23:40 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 18, 2013 8:26:13 AM PDT bluey09h says: How do you ladies watch epsiodes of dramas seperately when they're completed? I end up devouring the whole drama and literally am in front of my laptop for a day and a half. In the end my head has a killer headache. I guess though its because I'm a recent graduate and therefore currently unemployed, lol.

I'm glad I stopped watching WAML. Unless there is H & h ending and H mans up I don't think i'll watch it. The starting was so good though (especially the Marry me scene. I watched that on repeat so many times) but these episodes ruined it for me.

Rashell & lunvlife: So many reccs. :D I forgot to mention that I'd watched you're beautiful.

Anyway, yesterday and today I finished watched the Moon embraced the Sun. The drama was so satisfying. One of the best. Loved it, especially the chemistry between the H and the h and how he is unwilling to give her up. I also watched City Hunter, the H (lee min ho?) is one of my favourite actors. Sooo good looking.

There is so much build up in the romance in these dramas that you'd almost end up wishing for more skinship to see their love. But, alas, I can completely understand Korean culture as mine is pretty much the same when it comes to showing "skinship". For example: in Goong, I kept on thinking they still hadn't "been together" but realised I was wrong when there is a baby alarm at the end, lol. In When the Moon embraced the Sun, I mistook the time when he finally has her brought to his apartment after he knows for sure she is the crown princess and hugs her that they consummated their love but then they had the lie down scene in the same room with his second hand guy keeping watch and warning him to not touch a strand on her hair. :D I realised I was wrong.

ETA: How is the H like in Nine? Does he fit the possessive / jealous / protective bill? Whats the storyline like?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 18, 2013 9:31:54 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: Yeah, I have to agree that When a Man Loves is not doing it for me. The H is too naive for his age and station in life and the h is simply unlikable. I love the OM and think his relationship with his hyung is the best part of the show at this point. I even like the OW. But the H and h just don't work for me.

@D.M.: I totally agree about Nine. It is sooo gooood! And I love that the h and H both remember even if it makes their present so messed up. @bluey09h: I used to marathon through dramas like you're doing, but now since most I watch are currently airing I can't do that. It actually makes it a little nicer since I sometimes can't resist going to the next episode if it's available. I think I'm more forgiving of dramas I'm watching that are currently airing too. I skip parts of dramas that are complete if they bore me or if I don't like the story direction. I'm more likely to stick it out with dramas that are airing.

The H is Nine is not super possessive or jealous, but he is protective of the h. You won't doubt for a second that he loves her. But he's not a mushy romantic kind of guy. His love is definitely more obvious through his actions and the care he shows the h.

I watched the 3rd and 4th episodes of Gu Family Book, and I really like it. The half-gumiho son, Kang Chi, is adorable. And the tomboy h is pretty wonderful too. They're both good people. And while sparks are flying for her faster then they are for him, I think they'll be pretty cute together.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 18, 2013 12:07:54 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell I'm kind of like you, I usually marathon through a show if I like it enough, and it is completed. But all the shows I'm watching now are airing, so I can't marathon anything even if I wanted to.

"WAML" is also not doing it for me, but I'm still following it casually, and I'm ready to drop it any minute. The same goes for GFB, I'm just casually following it, I haven't watched the new eps yet.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 18, 2013 8:34:12 PM PDT luvnlife says: When a Man Loves: Episode 6 **************************************** Is this turning into "What Happened in Bali?" The h bugs me so much. Is it the storyline? Is it the actress? Sheesh. I'm feeling so let down by this drama. This is why I always marathon a show after it has aired.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 19, 2013 1:18:02 PM PDT bluey09h says: So I've been searching online and this thread for reccs and so far these are what I'm thinking of watching: - Cheongdam-dong Alice - That Winter, The Wind Blows - Love Rain - King of Dramas - Family Honour Can someone confirm if all of them have a HEA? Also, what would you recommend watching first with a jealous / protective H? Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 19, 2013 1:20:56 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 19, 2013 1:28:08 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - all of the dramas you have listed have HEAs. Of the dramas listed, I believe that the lead romance in Family's Honor is the best (this is a family drama that covers 6 romances).

Another drama that you might consider watching is King 2 Hearts.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Apr 19, 2013 2:08:53 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Bluey09h: Reader's recs are right in line with mine. King2Hearts is in my top 5. LOVE IT! Most jealous H in the list above is probably in Love Rain and the most protective in That Winter. I'd say that on that list Family's Honor is the best all round drama. King of Dramas is more focused on the drama within the drama then the romance. Alice has a somewhat unlikeable h. I just could never quite invest in the romance in that one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Apr 19, 2013 4:50:41 PM PDT luvnlife says: @Bluey09h - I second Rashell's thoughts on Alice. I didn't like the h and stopped watching it.

King2Hearts is great. The h from Secret Garden stars in it.

Another one that I really liked was City Hall. The h suffers and you feel really bad for the first few episodes but finally the H steps in and becomes very protective.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 20, 2013 9:06:17 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Incarnation of Money wraps up this weekend. I'm hopeful of a successful ending to the revenge plot and a HEA for our H/h. Unless the last two episodes go haywire, the revenge plot of this drama has been very good - with a highly intelligent lead villain (not cartoonish like so many drama villains) who was able to match wits with our extremely intelligent H. The only weakness in this drama has been the early depiction of the h - only over the last few episodes has she been allowed to excel, too bad this wasn't her character for the entire show.

Several other live dramas which I'm following that so far have been good are: Nine, You're the Best Lee Soon Shin, All About My Romance, Itazura na Kiss/Love in Tokyo and Gu Family Book. Also, the lead romance in Hundred Year Inheritance remains OTT and highly addictive. In addition, I have considered watching Jang Ok Jung, but am not sure that I could ever enjoy seeing this historical villain (and presumed killer of Queen In Hyun) as a h - may be just too much reinvention of history.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Apr 20, 2013 12:40:50 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Reader123: Keep us posted on Incarnation. If it has an HEA, it's one I may check out.

Bluey09h: Luvnlife's rec is a good one. The writer of City Hall also wrote Secret Garden.

Another drama with a protective H (who is Lee Min Ho) is Faith. This drama is not without faults, but the one area that really does work is the romance.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No In reply to your post on Apr 20, 2013 12:57:26 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 20, 2013 1:00:55 PM PDT B a N a N a! says: You really shouldn't start watching K-Drama. Once you start watching, you realize how boring your own life is and instead spend all your time watching k-drama. You start watching it at family dinners and in the bathroom at work. Eventually, you stop trying to hide it and watch in public. You lose your friends, family, job, even pets that you forget to feed. I know, it happened to me, and a friend that I introduced to K-Drama. She's dead now, got ran over not paying attention as she walked across the street watching K-Drama on her iphone. It has been a long recovery process but now I can finally say that dark chapter in my life is finally over.

Now I know how dull and empty my life is and it's all due to watching K-Dramas. I thought I

could control myself but the korean acting is just too much. I ask myself, was it worth it, for those cheap thrills? and the answer NO. Stick to romance books.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 3 of 5 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Apr 20, 2013 6:24:40 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 21, 2013 6:11:24 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Banana: Ha! You're not wrong. ;) Quick update on Hundred Year Inheritance. The H is back to being the man he was for the first 20+ episodes. But the h is not ready to forgive and forget. Plus ESIL basically tried to kill her this week, and ex-husband threatened to kill himself if h was with H. The h went to stop him and now the Ex-h new wife is suing them for adultery. On the plus side the H is 100% supporting the h. He even told Ex-h that he loved her and asked her to stay by his side. This drama is ridiculously dramatic, but I do enjoy watching it.

Edited because sewing doesn't mean the same thing as suing. Oops.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 21, 2013 1:55:54 AM PDT bluey09h says: I started watching Family Honor and i love it! I have a question, I started watching this drama from episode 5 and i wanted to know, how does the H get the kid picture of h?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 21, 2013 5:48:39 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 21, 2013 5:51:07 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: blue09h - H obtains the picture while attending the funeral for the h's great-grandfather. The H glances through books while waiting and the h's picture falls out. The maid tells him its of Dan Ah and he steals it. I do recommend that you at least go back and watch all of the lead H/h scenes from episode 1 through 4 - h starts out really disliking the H, while the H is completely fascinated by her.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 21, 2013 9:16:37 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I watched eps 3 and 4 of Gu Family Book, and as I expected the H/h don't have anywhere near the chemistry or magic of the hero's parents' scenes together. The heroine is inexpressive, but the hero is a better actor than her. But I'll be watching more of this show, just to see where it is going. Still I maintain it would have been a much more fascinating and interesting show if they had went with the parents' story, instead of ruining it in it's last part just so they

could get to the children's story.

"Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo" continues to be very good. I really enjoyed episode 4, and I'm looking forward to episode 5. I really like that this hero is not as indifferent or cruel as his Korean counterpart. In the k-version in addition to the fact that I couldn't feel the hero's love for the heroine (not even on their wedding day), but also I felt like he enjoyed emotionally tormenting her which put me off. Even those seven shorts that showed their life afterwards that Reader123 posted back then, I still couldn't feel his love or care for the heroine. Whereas the hero in the J-version is cold and sometimes harsh too, but I can always feel his silent care for the heroine even if he hasn't admitted it to himself yet. Also the heroine in the J-version is very sweet and likable, but she also stands up for herself when the hero is being too mean.

On a side note, I started watching "my girlfriend is a gumiho", I'm at episode 5 and liking it.

The show as a whole becomes a lot better starting with episode 4. Of course it's not at the level of "you're beautiful", but I am enjoying it so far. The heroine is adorable in a spunky kind of way. I also dropped "When a Man Loves", for now.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 21, 2013 10:48:42 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I've watched the final episode of Incarnation of Money (unsubbed - will rewatch once subbed). While not perfect, I thought that overall this was a very good revenge drama and happily all of the villains got exactly what they deserved in the end, with the H/h getting their HEA. One of the best things about this drama was that the villains were never cartoonish (like they are in most dramas) and the H (and his devoted posse) really had to work at outsmarting them. However, I do think that the drama could have been better if the h had not served as the comic relief for two-thirds of the drama. I also must say that the stylist didn't do the H any service with his hair style - until episode 23 he looked like the son from The Munsters.

D.M. - I agree that so far the h in Itazura na Kiss/Love in Tokyo is the best of the four versions. She isn't as embarrassing and doesn't seem like a unintelligent stalker/doormat. I also like the H - he's somewhat similar to Joe Cheng's It Started With A Kiss H. At the rate that the show is moving we should hopefully get the first of the three kisses within the next few episodes (assuming that the show continues to follow the manga).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 21, 2013 1:28:53 PM PDT luvnlife says: Thank you all for the great reviews on the current Kdramas... I have something new to watch this week!

Yesterday I marathoned through the currently airing Tdrama "Princess Stand In/Substitute Princess." It's pretty good for a Tdrama once you get past the first 2 episodes. It's a relationship contract/love triangle storyline. Looking forward to more episodes.

Has anyone invested time in East of Eden? It's been on my TBW pile for a while but it's 50+ episodes long. It has the same gangster hero as WAML. Is it worth watching?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 24, 2013 9:32:40 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: luvnlife I haven't watched that show, so I'm sorry I can't help you. But maybe someone else has, I too am interested to see if it is worth checking out or not. If you want to watch a very good show with this actor, watch My Princess. The storyline in My Princess is weak, however the H/h moments are great with cuteness mixed in with angst. In this show, the hero Hae Young (SSH) is sexy and take charge. The heroine is sweet/bubbly/funny, and not very smart.

Okay now moving on, Eps 13 and 14 of Nine were really good. This show just continues being a great mix of suspense and drama/romance, it is emotionally hooking in addition to a solid plot. I continue to love it. I got all teary when the heroine deleted the last messages from SW. I really hope that they will find a way to be together.

Episode 6 of Gu Family Book was also intense, it's like history is repeating itself. Someone please tell me why the daughter of the 100 year inn is not the heroine? She definitely should be. This would be the first show where I hope the hero will end up with second female lead (I'm assuming that she is the second female lead), since the hero's story with her seems to be taking a similar path as the H's parent's story (hopefully this time they won't ruin it). At this point, I feel that the heroine's character and her bodyguard are like unnecessary additions to what already is an intense and complete story. So again, I'm really hoping that the romance storyline will be between the hero and the daughter of the 100 year inn, because they have much better chemistry and a much stronger storyline. In conclusion, even though this show has weak plot moments, however it is also emotionally hooking so far.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 24, 2013 9:51:45 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I agree that right now in Gu I'm shipping the H with the 100 Year daughter and the h with her insanely jealous bodyguard. He kills me that he can't stand anyone else so much as looking at the h. I think that the H/h in this one have a great friendship vibe between them, but he is so clearly in love with the daughter. And the daughter loves him back. I don't know where this one is going romantically, but I do like it. And I am emotionally invested in a great hero.

Nine is just so twisty and angsty that it kills me. It better end with an HEA for the H and h. I have faith that it will since these were the same writers of Queen In Hyun's Man. I also haven't watched East of Eden. My understanding is that it starts strong and then goes badly towards the end. But I don't know. Here is what GF from Dramabeans says about it: Epic, sweeping backstory that broke my heart. The adult storylines had great potential, but landed in a spin cycle of the same conflict for dozens and dozens of episodes. I watched with fervor but am still waiting for my refund for the hours I spent. (6 / 7) -GF

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 24, 2013 11:14:42 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Re: East of Eden - I think the script got so bad that the lead actress and several other cast members quit the show in mid-production. http://www.dramabeans.com/2008/12/more-cast-members-to-leave-eden-following-lee-dahae/ I recently rewatched The Greatest Love - I actually liked it a lot more this second time around - perhaps because when I had originally watched it I hadn't seen as many average dramas as I have now, so I didn't appreciate how much of a gem it really is. While the H is an OTT character, he really is very protective of the h.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 24, 2013 11:25:48 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 24, 2013 11:37:39 AM PDT bluey09h says: I finally finished Family Honour. Wow, this drama is long but I love it! Especially the chemistry between the H and h but i wanted the H to retain his "manliness" a bit towards the end. Superb acting though. (Not to mention Park Shin ho is eye candy, heh) In other news, i've started dreaming about the dramas i watch because i think i watch them right before i sleep.

I'm also thinking of taking a break because i literally haven't been doing anything else. :-/ Or I'm hoping I can sort of strike a balance and watch an episode a day instead of 10 episodes a day, lol.

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D.M. - There is always a very remote chance that the H in Gu Family ends up with the second female lead, as the writer of this drama also wrote King of Baking where the H ended up with the second female lead, while the h ended up with the second male lead. However, I think in Gu Family the fate of the H/h has already been decided.

ETA: I do like Gu Family, but think is suffers from the same problem as so many other k-

dramas - the inability to create a great villain. I have only seen a few dramas that have truly great villains (like The Princess' Man), villains that are layered and nuanced and you can't quite truly hate.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 25, 2013 10:39:39 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I'm really enjoying All About My Romance. The political stuff is interesting to me just to see how their system works, but the romance is adorable. The H is so all about the h. He smiles the most adorable smile each and every time he sees her. And his confession was so sweet.

The romance is in the cute bickering stage, but the first kiss was a good one. He's definitely a few steps ahead of her, but she's having a hard time resisting him. This drama is cute, light, and fun. I like it. Can't wait for ep 7 subs since it looks like the jealousy is kicking in for him.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 26, 2013 5:35:28 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 26, 2013 5:41:06 AM PDT luvnlife says: When a Man Loves Episode 7 & 8 --------------------------------------------------The story is starting to pick up. H and h's relationship is developing more although there are still doubts in my head on how much she truly loves him. She is opening up to him and they are in that honeymoon stage of stolen kisses and hiding their relationship. She did admit to o/m she had a boyfriend and o/m eventually saw H and h locking lips. O/M is hiding the fact he knows and is starting to develop that creepy Kdrama persona. The oompa loompa villain is planning to cause trouble on the h family's bookstore. H and villian cross paths and we got to see the H be his old cocky gangster self - swoon.

East of Eden --------------------------------------------------So I gave this drama a try this week. I watched/fast forwarded thru the first 20 episodes and then skipped and watched the final two - 53 and 54. (It is the same H as WAML) It's a good revenge drama/switched at birth/bodice ripper focusing mainly around relationships of H#1/H#2 and H#1/OM. Some parts get repetitive. There are multiple intertwined story lines.

Not a HEA for everyone - I cried. The two love stories are good. H#1 meets h#1 and eventually kidnaps her to give to bad guys - great scenes. H#2 loves childhood sweetheart h#2- but she is raped and gets pregnant by o/m. (Long time feud prior to this by H, H#2 and O/M's families.) Reader123 - thanks for that link about actress quitting - I never realized she wasn't in final 2 episodes. She was h#2 and I didn't really miss her because by episode 20 her storyline with H#2 O/M wrapped up prior to when she quit at ep #30. Not sure how she was overworked because she didn't have a lot of scenes. I'd recommend this drama as a 6/10 on the scale - worth Fast Forwarding thru.. More focused on revenge than anything else.

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Posted on Apr 26, 2013 6:09:10 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 26, 2013 11:17:27 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: luvnlife - Thanks for the update on WAML - since I'm following so many other dramas, I dropped this drama for now (only watched ep 1 & 2), so I appreciate the updates. If it ends in a HEA for H/h and you give it a thumbs up will watch when concludes.

Also, in East of Eden, did at least H1/h1 have a HEA - I can handle (with some - OK a lot of - anger at the writer/director) if the secondary romance doesn't have a HEA as long the the lead romance does. I still refuse to watch dramas that don't end in HEA for lead H/h - it sometimes can't be avoided when you watch live, but I avoid in completed dramas. Is SSH H1? I like revenge dramas (City Hunter, Incarnation of Money) if done right.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 26, 2013 6:51:04 AM PDT bluey09h says: Thanks for the updates luvnlife! Keep them coming. I'm wavering between watching them again but i'd rather find out what happens in a few more episodes. Guess will keep updated through you :-p I don't want the h to be using the H for money or anything and pretending to be in love.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 26, 2013 11:07:22 AM PDT luvnlife says: @Reader123 - Yes SSH is H#1 and no unfortunently his story ended in tragedy that made me ball my eyes out. His story was so sweet with kidnapping the h. SSH was such a nice bad boy.

He was the reason why I watched that show. As for SSH's brother - H#2... he did not end up with h#2. She ends up with om who raped her. Long story short om is actually SSH's brother but he was switched at birth. OM redeems himself between episodes 20-50 and H#2 turns into a bad guy (I did not watch these episodes). (lol - there must be one of those charts out there that shows how this flows.) @bluey09 Reader123 - Thanks I am too invested in WAML to stop; however, I am very guarded on how I rate this one until we see the end. Hopefully I'll be jumping for joy at the end and then you can all enjoy it. This is my first real time drama so it better end well!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 26, 2013 11:38:25 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: My issue with When A Man Loves is definitely all with the h. I feel like she's keeping both guys on a string and not being honest with anyone. I also feel like she's "trying" to like the H because it would be most beneficial to her, but that her true feelings are for the OM. She needs to just be honest. There is NO reason for her not to tell the H about her history with the OM. It's not like they did anything terrible or that he wouldn't be willing to over look. Heck, I

think the line she'd have to cross for him to turn on her is pretty far. But if she keeps lying, she'll get there. I feel like the secrets don't make sense. The only reason to keep these things a secret is so that the drama will have misunderstandings in the future. It's sloppy writing to me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 26, 2013 6:18:25 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 26, 2013 6:19:11 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Thanks for the update luvnlife, I'm not watching WAML now, but please keep us updated on it because if it improves, then I might later check it out again.

Rashell and Reader123 I'm glad that you both agree that the H in GFB should be with second female lead because they actually have chemistry and their story is much stronger (H/h have no chemistry, just a friendship vibe as Rashell put it).

Reader123 you were right, the first kiss between H/h happened in this episode of "Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo". I love that Naoki (hero) is starting to feel jealous. Even though he's cold/mean, I could definitely tell he was jealous and that's why he kissed Kotoko. So far, I continue to really like this show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 27, 2013 6:06:29 AM PDT bluey09h says: I watched episode 7 and 8 of WAML. I really want things to work out for them because they look so cute together! I also love it when the H shifts into gangster mode. Swoon worth, heh. ;) However, sometimes it seems that the h is more carefree / laughs naturally with OM as compared to H and I think that might be a problem that could be a drama twist in the future if that is how the writers are making it out to be. (That she is with the H for gratitude) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 27, 2013 8:13:46 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 28, 2013 2:08:19 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: luvnlife - Thanks for the info on East of Eden - It seems that SSH's h have a high mortality rate.

I ran across this video and thought it described the relationships in Shining Inheritance perfectly (and probably a lot of other k-dramas). I do believe the OM in SI was close to perfect - too bad he didn't get his own h. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_sWhVZA3DY Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Apr 27, 2013 8:42:11 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: That video was AWESOME and totally works for the story in Shining Inheritance, and you're right also in a ton of other dramas. The OM was fabulous, but he just couldn't strike that passionate spark in the h like the bad-boy H could. My heart totally broke for him. He really did everything right, but he was just too good. He never challenged her, or pushed her, and that gave the H all the opening he needed. I forgot how much I liked that drama. It just cemented my Seung Gi love. Puppy is just adorable there.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Apr 28, 2013 9:56:43 AM PDT Adnana says: @Reader123 Thank you for posting that video. It is so *perfectly* accurate. :)) In other news, HYI is like drama crack for me these days. I luv-luv-lub it!!!

Ever since the H made sense of his feelings for the h, he's become so awesome (ten times more awesome even than before he had that unfortunate personality transplant and doubted the heroine--and even then he was *really* awesome what with always running to the h's rescue and stalking her, not in a creepy way, and taking care of her etc.)

He's like "I love this woman, and I don't care what the everyone else says, but no other woman will do for me". He's so insistent (without becoming obnoxious) in pursuing the heroine, and so cute and devoted and oh-my-gosh is the actor hot! Or not even the actor, just the way the H, Se Yeon, is portrayed, as really strong and determined and take-charge. Such a huge contrast to the heroine's ex (whom we're calling "cockroach", btw, over on the soompi forums).

The way the H (whom we're calling "Manly Man") declared himself to the heroine was too beautiful for words: not really outright telling her he loved her (she didn't let him) but that he was lost after losing his former fiancee, for three years, yet the moment he met the heroine, he started to come back to life and now he wants to go back to the man he used to be before his loss, but he can't do it alone--he needs the heroine. And I loved that she didn't accept him immediately, so he has to work to win her. He's so cute in his attempts to woo her (and her family, too).

The one thing I'm still disappointed in is the way the heroine is written--as very passive and allowing others to dictate her life for her, instead of setting her own course. She's very reactive and malleable. But oh well, even though I'm frustrated by the fact that she's so nice she often veers into stupid territory, she's still a very likable character and really easy to root for. I ship her with the H like mad!

BTW, I've definitely come to appreciate the slow build-up of romance in these longer dramas.

By the time the H & h come together, as a couple, there's so much history and beautiful shared moments between them, that it makes the payoff infinitely sweeter than if they had fallen in love over the course of just 10-15 episodes.

Is anyone else still watching Hundred Year Inheritance, beside Rashell? And Rashell, did you like CW and SY as a couple this weekend?

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Posted on Apr 28, 2013 10:22:39 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I also continue to watch HYI, in addition to 5 or so other live dramas. I also have come to appreciate the longer family dramas, which usually include several great romances. As it relates to HYI, I was impressed by how rapidly the writer had us back to shipping the H, especially given how angry everyone was during his fall from hero-dom. It is disappointing that other than the H/h romance the rest of HYI is completely uninteresting. I'm finding that I have zero interest in the 33 year old aunt's romance with the 62 year old singer and have mild, at best, interest in the ex-husband's romance with his new wife. But on a positive note, the H/h romance is addictive.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 28, 2013 10:40:58 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I might pick up HYI again, but not right now because after I watched the video posted by Reader123, the next drama I'm watching is Shining Inheritance :) Which brings me to my other point, Reader123 that video you posted really made me want to check out that show. I agree with Rashell, in that the video explains why in dramas the heroine usually ends up with the bad boy. I've finished "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho" and overall I liked it, but it isn't one of my favorites.

On another note, I watched eps 2 and 3 of Last Cinderella (Reader123 have you checked it out yet?). I still don't know if I like this show or not, but I'm interested in the H/h story. But in episode 3 I felt a bit sickened that the heroine knelt before the woman she had seen kissing Miura Haruma's character (the hero). He (even though he looked guilty for a moment) and second male lead didn't stop her. The only reason I try to cut him some slack is because in that scene he didn't know that the heroine had seen him kissing OW. Then later, when the heroine barely confronted him about it so he knew she'd seen him, she naively and trustingly believed him when he told her that he'd breakup with that OW. I don't think he will at this point, because he's still playing the heroine (getting payed to make her fall in love with him).

Oh and about Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo, I forgot to mention in my previous post that I'm really liking Kin-chan in this version, and I really want him to find a good love interest too.

His devotion to Kotoko is so touching and cute.

On another note: Apparently the new Hong Sisters' drama will be called "Master's Sun" or "Sun of my Master". So now the summer dramas that I might be interested in checking out are: "Sword and Flower", and "Master's Sun". Please tell me if I'm missing any potentially good romance/drama summer shows besides these :) And I'm interested in "Heirs" of course, but this one will be an October show apparently. If it is a school drama though, then I really hope that it will be set in college/university and not high-school.

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Posted on Apr 28, 2013 11:45:29 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 28, 2013 1:06:34 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. - While I think that a lot of k-dramas are loosely based on Cinderella, the Cinderella roots were very obvious (but not in a bad way) in Shining Inheritance. This drama was complete with evil stepmother, wicked stepsister, fairy godmother, and a prince who didn't start off very charming (but got there in the end). If I had to pick, the second male lead would win as one of the absolute best k-drama OM. But interestingly, I never shipped him and the h - I just didn't want him to get his heart broken (and it was soooo sad when he realized that he wasn't going to get the girl). I really wished that he had been given a HEA with his own h.

As it relates to Kin-chan, in the manga (and the Taiwan and Korean versions), he is given a HEA with Christine, so it might also happen in this version. I do like the mother in this drama, but don't love her like I did the mother in the Korean version. The mother in the K-version remains my gold standard of a perfect k-drama mother.

Since I'm currently following so many live dramas, I haven't started Last Cinderella yet, but hope to later this week. I'm also hoping to find time to check out The Queen of Office/God of Workplace, now that a few episodes have been subbed.

I thought that thundie's prattle "survival guide for heroines" was so true... http://thundiesprattle.com/2011/12/08/ten-laws-of-the-kdramaverse-a-survival-guide-forheroines/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Apr 28, 2013 12:48:11 PM PDT Adnana says: Re: "Shining Inheritance"/"Brilliant Legacy" It's so weird actually: I watched this drama last year and I was... underwhelmed. Yet now, watching that video posted by Reader, I think I might be interested in a (selective) re-watch.

Hmm...

What I thought initially about this drama: I liked it but I didn't love it; it was just ok for me. I agree that the OM was the best I ever saw in a K-drama and I was sort of disappointed that he was doomed to failure from the start when it came to winning the heroine's heart. The H, on the other hand, took a really long time to grow on me (and I didn't like Seung-gi--the actor--at all, in the beginning; that's another odd thing, how I eventually grew to like him and find him attractive by the end of the drama; then in "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho" I found him even more attractive, and finally in K2H he was absolutely yummy imho).

Anyway, back to "Shining Inheritance"... This drama was interesting to watch; the "evil" stepsister wasn't actually a through-and-through villain, she was nicely layered and conflicted, which made for an interesting character arc. The H grew *a lot* during the drama, the heroine was likable, the OM was great, and I especially loved how--even in moments when the H could have misjudged the heroine due to the evil stepmother's manipulations--he never lost faith in her (a huge pet peeve of mine).

Why then, isn't this drama one of my favorites (or even in my top ten)? The lack of romance! *spoilers*

It was so darn frustrating that the H & h didn't actually become a couple until the very end, and even then I think the heroine had to travel abroad and leave the H behind for quite some time. Anyway, if I'm watching such a long drama (30 eps!) I appreciate a slow build-up to romance, but I want my patience rewarded with at least 5 episodes (out of 30) of the H & h being together (as in: having acknowledged their mutual romantic feelings) and going on dates and hugging (if not outright smooching) etc. And "Shining Inheritance" really didn't deliver in that regard. Too much drama, too much unfulfilled longing, WAY too little actual romance.

Just my two cents.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 28, 2013 2:45:15 PM PDT C.T. says: I finished ISWAK and TKA based on recommendations from here ( THANKS:) ). I avoided it for a long time because although I enjoyed Playful Kiss, there were times that the heroine just aggravated the heck out of me and I had to step away for a while. I found myself really enjoying ISWAK and TKA, especially seeing them get more comfortable with each other in TKA. I usually wait until the end of a drama before watching it, but I couldn't resist starting PK Love in Tokyo. I'm enjoying it:) *spoilers...maybe* I really like how they showed more of Kotoko's friendship with Kin-chan. I could actually

see the possibilities of a friendship turning to love in this most recent episode...if Irie-kun wasn't in the picture, that is.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 28, 2013 2:59:03 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 28, 2013 3:17:27 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. In addition to the new Hong sisters and the Lee Min Ho drama, I plan to check out Dating Agency: Cyrano (May premiere) (This is part of the "flower boy" series) http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/04/the-flower-boys-join-tvns-dating-agency-cyrano/ I Hear Your Voice (June premiere): http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/04/kim-jae-won-lee-bo-young-consider-new-sbs-drama/ Goddess of Marriage http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/04/nam-sang-mi-becomes-goddess-of-marriage-for-sbs/ ETA: The Answer Me sequel (Answer Me 1994) is scheduled to premiere in September.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 28, 2013 3:16:38 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 28, 2013 8:08:05 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Thanks guys for the summary about Shining Inheritance, I feel a bit disappointed to hear that the romance doesn't start until towards the end, and that they separate in the end before reuniting (I feel that these separations are in most cases unnecessary for the story). However I will still check it out sometime, and then I'll post my opinion on it :) Reader123 thanks so much for the links, I'll be adding these to my list of new shows that I might check out. Hopefully we'll start getting teasers for these shows, so that I'll know which ones I'm more interested in. But from the premise, I can say that Goddess of Marriage does not sound that interesting, if it's going to be a boring lecture on relationships type drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 28, 2013 8:30:11 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I haven't been able to watch this weekend's HYI yet, but I definitely am back shipping Chae Won/Sae Yoon. He is awesome again, so I'm just going to take those couple eps of stupidity as him not knowing how to deal with his sudden feelings for the h. I just hope he can protect the h from his mother because heaven knows the h won't do one thing to protect herself. I agree that it's frustrating that she never seems to be able to grow a spine, but with Sae Yoon it seems like he'll always be standing tall in front of her to take anything coming her way. Hes back to being awesome, and I agree that his insistence that she is the only one for him is

fabulous.

Shining Inheritance was a good drama with a very like able OM, but I never quite believed that the h loved either man as much as they loved her. She was so focused on finding her brother and rebuilding her life that she never could devote herself to a romantic relationship.

She definitely loved the H, but he wasn't her priority even till the end. So while I liked it, I didn't love it.

Besides the dramas you've listed, I also want to check out revenge drama Shark. Mostly because it has two actors I love as leads in Sohn Yi Jin and Kim Nam Gil plus Ha Suk Jin as the OM. Worth checking just for the cast. I'm also really excited for the Hong Sister's new one. I'm going to believe that Big was just an aberration.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 29, 2013 7:19:43 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: New Hyun Bin drama in the works - unfortunately not till 2014. http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/04/hyun-bin-chooses-army-comeback-project/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 29, 2013 9:15:51 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: Sadly Hyun Bin's project is a movie not a drama, but hey the 2014 time frame means he could maybe sneak in a drama before shooting this movie. Just sayin ;) The weekend's episodes of HYI were pretty great from a couple standpoint. Both the H and h have admitted their feelings for eachother and now they are trying to work it out with the parents. I love the h's father. He is straight forward about his disaproval and why he feels the way he does. He likes the H as a person, but will NOT stand by and watch the daughter that he loves so much be treated poorly by the H's family. He let it with the ex-H and he won't do it again. The H's mom on the other hand is just a straight up witch. My only comfort is that the H is nothing like the weak willed ex-H. He's already stood up to his mom over a girl before and refused to bow to her wishes. He's left the country in order to not have to deal with her controlling issues, and I don't think he'd be afraid to do it again. He's already lost one woman he loves forever. I don't think he will let anything keep him from his second chance including a mother who doesn't have boundries. It's just interesting to see the contrast between the disapproval of a loving parent who is truly worried about the happiness and wellbeing of his child compared to the parent who worries about status and how things look.

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Well rats - I been fooled a couple of times by not reading closely - I'll add this to my list of movie's I waiting for either Viki or Dramafever to have sometime in the distant future, like My PS Partner (Ji Sung), Temperature of Love (Lee Min Ki).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 29, 2013 9:43:43 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I'd have to agree with Rashell when it comes to the heroine of Shining Inheritance, I did think that the romance seemed a little bit of an interruption of the main story; the heroine finding her brother and making her way in the world. My fave character was her friend at the restaurant, she was a real spitfire and I wish she could have had a bigger part to play in the happily ever afterness. But the way things turned out for the vapid, grasping mom and the butler, too too cute.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 29, 2013 4:03:31 PM PDT luvnlife says: Jumping for joy - Hyun Bin - my favorite - I see you are all as excited as me!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 30, 2013 5:50:16 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 30, 2013 7:48:05 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: hmmm... so Kim Jae Won turned down I Can Hear Your Voice - H is now Yoon Sang Hyun.

I was a lot more interested in this drama when KJW was to be the H, but premise sounds interesting so I still plan to check it out. http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/04/lee-jong-seok-and-yoon-sang-hyun-reunite-in-newdrama/ Azdrama has Ji Sung's movie My PS Partner with English subs. The movie is definitely R rated (nudity, profanity), which I found quite surprising as all of the other k-movies I've watched have been even more innocent than the k-dramas. Given its adult nature, would be somewhat surprised if it's pickup by Viki or dramafever.

ETA: I continue to like Gu Family. Episode 7 continued to mirror episodes 1&2, as Chung Jo's storyline has become a repeat of Seo Hwa. As compared to Yeo Wool, Chung Jo is coming across as weak. She doesn't seem to be putting in any effort or thought in trying to save herself, just seems to be waiting for someone to come save her and is upset that they haven't appeared. They do seem to be dragging out Kang Chi confusing Yeo Wool as a man.

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Lovely D.M. says: The premise for "Can You Hear My Voice" seems to have changed a bit. The premise doesn't sound that interesting, with the exception of the hero's ability to read minds (that's unique, I just wish it was in a different setting). The other thing that makes me not that interested in this, is that the heroine is now being described as rude.

Rashell I wasn't sure about Shark, because I thought it was just a revenge drama (in which case I wouldn't have been interested). But from the premise it is apparently a revenge/romance drama, so therefore I'm interested :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 30, 2013 9:50:32 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: I'd heard that PS Partner was racy getting the equivalent of an NC-17 rating in the Korean rating system. That's why it was so surprising that it was such a big hit at the box office. Did you like it?

I'm still on the fence with Gu. There are things I like, but some of the plot elements are definitely being recycled. I think that the villain is too evil in that I don't understand how someone so obviously doing such terrible things has risen to such a place of power. I do still care about the H and the h, but I'm not sure how to invest in a romance between them when he still thinks she's a boy. And he doesn't seem to be feeling any strange attraction probably because he's got so many other issues to deal with. I agree about Chung Jo. I don't know. I'll keep watching, but I don't think I'll love it. @D.M.: Yeah, Shark definitely has a romantic element. I'm just worried that it won't have an HEA. The usual worry about the melo romance.

I don't mind the sharp tongue h, so I'm still interested in Can You Hear My Voice. And I don't mind the H change. But I do think that the age issue is going to be kind of weird. The actress playing the h played a "cold" type of h is My Daughter Seo Young but still managed to make her rootable. And I liked the H is school 2013, but I'm not sure about them together.

I'll probably at least check it out.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 30, 2013 10:17:31 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell let's just hope that Shark will have an HEA and will be good, because it's premise definitely has potential for an intense romance/drama show. About "Can You Hear My Voice", if they can manage to make the heroine likable and not annoying, then this could have some potential, even though I find the setting uninteresting. So like you, I might check it out, but I'll wait for your guys' reviews first :) About GFB, I too am liking this show but not loving it. However about CJ, I think that she is coming across as weaker than SH (hero's mother) at this point, because SH had her maid with her and her brother too. Whereas CJ has no one with her at all, and she did endure being tied to the tree for 3 or 4 days without water or food. But I agree that I do want to see CJ at least attempting to escape, even though she has no on to help her. Whereas SH had her maid who

offered to dress like her, in order so that she could escape. In addition SH had her brother by her side, so she wasn't running in the forest alone (which CJ would have to do, if she can escape that is).

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 30, 2013 10:57:27 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 30, 2013 11:18:40 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Woah there Rashell that's too cruel lol, so I don't agree with you on that. How can she sleep with the man who killed her father? There's a big difference between accepting to marry a powerful man who her loving father had chosen for her (not that I thought she would have gone through with it either), and becoming a prostitute (having to sleep with many men, risk getting so many diseases, and basically killing her own heart and soul). Anyways it seems that our hero is getting to her soon, so hopefully she won't have to endure having to become a giseang. In addition because this is a romance/drama I do not want to see that happen to any female character I care about, it's just so disgusting and unfair, and I want the characters to somehow triumph and not give in.

But I agree that the villian is just so cartoonishly and disgustingly evil and yes the story with CH and our hero seems to be taking a very similar root to the hero's parents' story, however I'm hoping that their story will have a very different development and ending, after CJ hopefully gets saved by the hero.

On that note, I want to say that the only two shows I'm really liking are: Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo and Nine.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 30, 2013 11:20:39 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Apr 30, 2013 12:03:22 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - a nakked Ji Sung - what's not to like... Movie is a rom/com but I thought it fell on the serious side of the spectrum, not at all lighthearted. Storyline was of two people wounded

in past (him)/current (her) relationships helping each other heal. (FYI: most of the nudity was by the second female lead) Shark is a drama that I will probably wait until I know that it has a HEA before watching. I think this is the third in a series - I know one did not end in a HEA, not sure about the other.

ETA: Compared to Yeo Wool, both CJ and SH appear weak - so I guess that's why YW gets to be the h (lol). I don't think YW would have ever stayed tied to the tree let alone entered the gisaeng house. I agree weakest part of the story is that it's villain is too cartoonish.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 30, 2013 12:12:43 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: I specifically said that she should NOT sleep with the villain who killed her father. I just don't want to re-tread the H's parents story. So at least her accepting her new station in life and making something of herself in spite of it would be different. Since YW is the h, I already know that KC will not end up with CJ. I just don't want the reason for that to be that she can't accept his super-naturalness. We've been there done that. It would be something different if what kept them apart was her change in lifestyle and the "darkening" of her character. I agree that selling yourself is not an easy life, but really in those days women were bought and sold all the time. I do think that she would have gone through with her marriage if that is what her father wanted. She was a very dutiful daughter. The fact is that escaping from the gisaeng house makes her a fugitive on the run. If she's caught she would pay with her life.

My moral compass may be a bit different from most, but sex can be power especially for a woman who doesn't have anything else. Being the mistress of a powerful man could give her as much, if not more, power then being his wife. Look at all the concubines of the Kings, and the power they were able to gain. @Reader123: You had me at NAKED Ji Sung ;). Will definitely be checking this out!! The only other Korean movie I've watched with nudity and sex is A Frozen Flower which is a twist on the traditional tale of King Gongmin and Queen NoGuk (King and Queen shown in Faith) This one has a naked Jo In Sung smexing Song Ji Hyo. To this day the only Korean show I've been able to get my husband to watch. A little sex is always a draw so maybe we can watch PS Partner together too.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 30, 2013 7:29:45 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. I watched the first episode of Last Cinderella. While I don't watch a lot of j-dramas, it seemed more like American TV than Korean (but then again, I don't watch a lot of American TV). I did like that the h was older (39) than usual. In addition, I thought the dynamics between the h/second male lead were closer to what we normally see between the H/h in Kdramas. The H didn't have a lot of screen time and so far he certainly isn't a prince. Actually, up until when he put the shoe on the h, I was questioning if he really was the H. Overall, I did like the first episode and plan to casually continue following.

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As for GFB I am dropping it, since I just realized that I was missing details from the plot summary. So I find the story just not to my taste. But happy watching to those of you who will continue to follow it :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Apr 30, 2013 8:49:30 PM PDT luvnlife says: @Rashell... did you give Jang Ok Jung a try? I did and I'm really falling in love with it.

Awesome costumes and there is a lot of chemistry between the H and h. Most reviewers are saying of the three sageuks currently airing this is their favorite. Viewers do need to overlook the historical aspect of the drama because Jang Ok Jung is not portrayed like she typically is.

I held back for a few weeks because of reading up on that... but I'm glad I gave it a try. There is a lot of angst and a lot of great scenes between the H and h. A lot has happened in 7 episodes.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 1, 2013 3:05:05 AM PDT bluey09h says: Have you guys watched HYI episode 34? I watched it last night. I love how confident the H is in winning the love of h and wanting to be with her regardless of what people say. Wonder what the next ep will bring with the ex-mother-in-law planning to get the h and her son back together.

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Posted on May 1, 2013 8:12:44 AM PDT Last edited by the author on May 1, 2013 8:28:12 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell the major plot point I missed is that apparently CK is going to be fighting his father WR. WR is my favorite character, and I can't see him be turned into an evil entity. It's enough that SH's character was ruined so that she would betray WR. WR/SH remain my favorite couple in this show, and the H/h relationship does not compare at all. In addition, I realized watching parts of ep 8 that the show was simply not going to go the way I'd hoped it would.

The hero is not going to be with CJ, it seems that they're not even going to keep them friends.

But like I said happy watching to all those who plan to continue watching it :) Yes luvnlife, please keep us updated, if they have this end happily then I'll be interested to watch it. But like Rashell, right now I too don't want to invest in a show if it's almost guaranteed to have a sad ending.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 1, 2013 9:04:01 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Choi Jin Hyuk might be coming back to Gu Family? I thought his cameo was over, but I guess they didn't kill off his character like that did SH. I also saw that Choi Jin Hyuk is being considered as the second male lead in Heirs (Yea!). I much prefer him over Jung Yong Hwa. If he accepts, so much more reason to look forward to Heirs (as if we weren't already)...

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 1, 2013 10:19:52 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So the deal with WR in Gu is, to my understanding, that because he did not stab SH with the wooden dagger, and because he is immortal as a gumiho, that he turned completely to his "beast" side. And that is how he is working for our villain. He's not the sweet, romantic man that he was with SH. He's now fully the monster. But I'm sure, or at least I hope, that his son will be his redemption. And that even though he will die in the end, he will get his humanity back so that he can finally be with SH in the next life. I never expected KC to be with CJ since I knew she wasn't the h in this drama, so that aspect doesn't bother me. I expect that they will remain as more of a family type relationship. CJ entrusted KC to restore her father's good name and exact revenge on the villain. That is why she accepted her fate as a gisaeng so that he would have the freedom to fight for the things she felt were more important the saving her from her current fate.

I was soooooo excited to see that Choi Jin Hyuk was "favorably considering" Heirs with Lee Min Ho. I agree that as an actor he is worlds better then Young Hwa. If he takes it my anticipation for that drama is going to be even higher.

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Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 I hope he does "Heirs" then! I hope they give his character his own love story and an HEA. Rashell I too will be more excited for "Heirs" if he takes the second male lead role.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 1, 2013 1:26:14 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I recently watched and enjoyed the movie Chilling Romance/Spellbound, staring Lee Min Ki and Son Ye Jin. It's a horror rom/com. H is a magician, while the h sees ghosts and is haunted by her dead best friend who scares away anyone who tries to get close to the h. Actually, the show is a lot more lighthearted than the premise and I found it to be cute.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 1, 2013 1:42:40 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Thanks for the rec Reader123. Those are two of my favorites and I'd been considering that movie since reading that the new Hong Sister's drama has a similar premise. I watched My PS Partner last night after the kids were in bed and while my husband had softball. I figured, why not? I'm alone and a little sex and nudity won't hurt. Ha! Anyway, it was cute and Ji Sung was HOT! His body was extra fine for this one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 1, 2013 5:22:13 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. - Watched episodes 2 & 3 of Last Cinderella - so far I think the h/second male lead have more of the OTP vibe than the H/h. (Do j-dramas follow the same unwritten rules of kdrama that usually the h ends up with the H? At this point I'm hoping she ends up with the OM.) I agree that currently the H is just playing the h for his friend that has the crush on the OM/second male lead. I like the h's two friends but am hoping that the cheating husband (intention was there - equipment malfunction doesn't count) is found out and kicked to the curb (I'm a firm believer in the one strike and you're out rule). I agree that the h acts too naĂŻve regarding the H and OW. Drama continues to keep me interested so I will continue to casually follow.

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Posted on May 2, 2013 5:22:18 AM PDT Last edited by the author on May 2, 2013 5:23:46 AM PDT luvnlife says: When a Man Loves: Episode 9 ----------------------------------------------------------------It's a slower transition episode; however, the ending was pretty good for a lead in for today. H cooks h dinner. In the mean time, OM left her bracelet at H's house so she stops over in mid meal of H and h. heroine gets a little jealous which pleases the H since he thinks she doesn't show any emotion. H falls asleep after dinner and h leaves right away without leaving a note for H. At home h see's om leave a pair of pink shoes for her at the chalkboard. OM debates about leaving them but then does and runs away. The next day at work H confronts h apologizes about falling asleep but then gets mad after h just brushes him off. (OM is overhearing all this without making his presence known.) We see a little gangster H come out which you can't blame him. After the confrontation, OM sends h to a lecture from a lady who lived in poverty but then reached her dream. h is so happy (with smiles on her face) to be there and gets an autograph from the lecturer which she later drops on the bus. At night, H meets h at home and apologizes for yelling but h is preoccupied thinking about the missing autograph. Afterwards H is sitting in his car and see's h get in a taxi headed to the bus lot (only om knows about the missing autograph). H follows h to the bus lot where he spies OM and h searching buses for the autograph. (OM just happened to be there looking since he knew h was upset). Ending scene... happy h and OM are walking towards a hidden H. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on May 2, 2013 11:12:05 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 I don't know if J-dramas follow the same unwritten rules of k-dramas, but I agree that the dynamics between h and second male lead as similar to what we see in some kdramas.

However I find that the H/h have more chemistry, and their story is more emotionally suspenseful and interesting. But I hate how they always show the H with OW whenever he's not with h. I also agree, I want the h's friend to leave her terrible husband. I still don't know if I like this show or not, but I continue to follow it casually because I am interested in the H/h storyline and the second male lead and the woman obsessed with him (and H's connection to her).

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I thought Nine was very suspenseful/riveting this week. With 4 episodes still to go, I don't

think we have to worry about the H dying next week. I hope that the final episode includes some fun H/h moments, after the last several episodes I am certainly ready for some.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 2, 2013 12:28:28 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I didn't know it was that big of an age gap, the h does not look older than H. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens next. Maybe she will end up with second male lead.

I agree Nine continues to be suspenseful and good, but I felt that these last two eps were weaker than the previous episodes. I definitely agree with you that we need more H/h scenes!

By the way on dramawiki they have Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo at 16 eps, there's no more conflict between dramafever and dramawiki on episode numbers. So I'm thinking that we can safely say that this drama will be 16 eps and not 13, so it won't be rushed :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 2, 2013 12:34:11 PM PDT bluey09h says: Thank you luvnlife! I kind of don't like where this is going but i guess we'll wait and see.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 2, 2013 3:06:21 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So I really don't like the h in When A Man Loves. The H is too niave for his age to me as well, but at least he's a nice guy that's trying very hard to be what the h wants in a man. And she's just a cold, lying, witch. I think both guys are too good for her. I can't figure out what they see in her that makes her this special. I really feel absolutely no emotion from her when she's with the H. She's like ice. She does emote a little bit with the OM, but she's still not honest with either of them. She acts like the H has no right to any contact with the OM, but feels free to basically have a relationship and accept gifts from the OM. I kind of HATE her.

And I'm not sure if that is the writers intention or the fault of the actress. I think it's probably a combination of both. I think the material is not very sympathetic to the h and I think the actress playing her doesn't have the ability to act the material in a way that would show the h's conflict in feelings for each man. Watching the H and the h together is actually uncomfortable for me. I've never dropped a drama that I've started watching before. I've always finished even if I didn't end up liking the show. But this one may be the first. I'm not sure I care how it all turns out at this point.

I still think All About My Romance is cute. The H here is just as obsessed with the h as When a Man Loves, and even though the h is rejecting him as well, you can tell she's conflicted. You can tell that she genuinely likes him too. And the OM in this one has the deepest most swoony voice. I love just listening to him talk. It's kind of like Kim Myung Min's or Lee Seok Huyn's only his has a little gravely quality to it as well. Anyway, I'm

definitely liking that one more of the Wed/Thur dramas.

I have to say that I'm kind of disapointed with this latest batch of dramas. None of them have really captured me. I enjoy parts of some of them, and like some more then others, but there isn't one I've even close to loving. Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo is cute, but it's a story I alread know and have watched before. And while I agree that the actors in this one may be doing a better job with the material, I still know exactly what's going to happen. I just really hope the next set of dramas has one I can love.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 3, 2013 5:28:24 AM PDT luvnlife says: When a Man Loves: Episode 10 ---------------------------------------------------------H does not make himself known at the bus stop. In the mean time, h is offered a job in London for the next 2-3 years. She tells OM first who is very excited for her and wants her to go for it. She tells H next who needs time to process this. He is having a tough time understanding why he isn't included in her future dreams at life. (Throughout the episode, H grabs his shoulder in pain - not because the stab wound hurts, just because the h keeps hurting him.) Episode ends with h wanting to follow her dream and she breaks up with H. Majority of fans are feeling the same way about this drama - h doesn't deserve either guy because she is so stone cold with her emotions. At this point in the drama she should have cracked a little for us to see something more. 10 episodes in and the plot isn't going anywhere.

On another note, is there anywhere you can download (free or paid) Kdramas? My hubby and I are off to Mexico for vacation next week. He downloaded a few episodes of his to watch on the plane, now I am looking for something. :) Thanks.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on May 3, 2013 6:43:42 AM PDT [Deleted by the author on May 5, 2013 5:00:49 AM PDT] Posted on May 3, 2013 8:23:09 AM PDT Last edited by the author on May 3, 2013 9:44:21 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I'm actually enjoying the latest crop of k-dramas. While I agree that none has been so great that it will end up as one of my favorites, so far all have been good enough that I look forward to the next week's installment.

All About My Romance - a lighthearted/fun rom/com. This is one drama where I like all four of the leads and hope that they give the OW a HEA with the OM (but then again, I wanted this actress' character to end up with the H in Bridal Mask as she was 100x more interesting than the h in that show).

Itazura na Kiss/Love in Tokyo - I think I've watched every possible version of this manga (including the anime and the 3 other live action shows - which for the k-drama version also included 7 YT specials, 16 YT Baek Seung Jo diaries, 4 YT Baek Eun Jo diaries, and 3 YT epilogues) but am still finding this new dramas take on the manga fresh and cute - with what so far has been the best h of the 4.

You're the Best, Lee Soon Shin - Usually in family dramas there is always at least one romance that I find uninteresting; however, all three of the romances in this drama are very good. So far this drama's only negative is the birth secret and the mother's reaction - will be glad when they move on from this plot point.

Hundred Year Inheritance - I am enjoying the lead romance, but wish the lead h wasn't so doormatty. The h needs some of that backbone that the lead actress' character had in King of Baking - that was one h that seemed to take great pleasure in getting revenge on her MIL (the actress who plays her stepmother in HYI).

Nine - the twist and turns in the storyline are great, just wished the romance had equaled QIHM. Gu Family - So far I really like the storyline and am finding Suzy to be a lot better than originally feared.

Last Cinderella - So far the most unusual pairing of any k-drama I've watched, with a 39 year old h and a 24 year old H. ETA: H haircut on AAMR certainly makes him look more serious.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 3, 2013 9:46:07 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: I agree that there are parts of each current drama that I enjoy, but I just feel like none of them are the whole package. All About My Romance is probably top of my list because it does have the most likeable characters. I like every character in that show to varying degrees. Some parts feel a little slow, but it's very cute.

Mischevious Kiss - Love in Tokyo is cute too, but like you I've watched both the other versions and seen parts of the anime. It's a story I know well and I don't feel like this drama is bringing anything new except possibly finally the combo of a less obnoxiously stupid h and a little softer more relatable H. Soon Shin - I love all the couples in this one, but that gigantic birth secret as well as the mother who has become one of the most hateful kdrama characters ever kills a lot of my

enjoyment. I'm hoping that we're finally getting to the end of that portion of the drama and starting to focus more on the adorable new relationships.

Hundred Years - We have the same view on this one. The only thing I care about is the main pairing and I too wish the h was a little more forceful and less of a doormat.

Nine - Great thriller with a cute romance, but like you I needed more time spent on the romance angle. That is what I watch for.

Gu - It's still early, but I feel like I got too invested in the parent's story and it's keeping me from connecting as much to the kid's version. This one is early enough in it's run that I could change my mind.

I am enjoying these dramas, but I miss having a drama that I LOVE. I know not every drama is going to be a top favorite, but with this batch I just feel less invested. I like them. They're cute. But I don't feel that intense desire for each new episode. I do still watch Hundred Years before it's fully subbed. But that's mostly because I mainly watch the couple scenes and they're subbed first.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on May 4, 2013 12:50:36 PM PDT Last edited by the author on May 4, 2013 12:51:16 PM PDT bluey09h says: Any reccs for calculating stalkerific heroes? I enjoyed Family Honour lead romance quite a bit, with a cold manipulative hero that falls hard for the heroine, doesn't want to let her go and while he is in pursuit of her throughout the story you can see he tends to end up in places where she is. When they break up in the middle he goes crazy with drinking, etc.

In Goong for example the H becomes like this in the middle when he starts liking the h. He doesn't let her go to her house when she is sick because he fears that if she leaves, she wont come back to him so he keeps her there. Another H similar to this would be in King of Baking. (Second lead romance) Thanks. :D Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 4, 2013 8:54:42 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Don't Hesitate has a hero like you've described. He starts off being a jerk to the h. He falls in love with her, but she's interested in someone else. He's her boss, so he's more of a jerk out of jealousy. Then they're finally on the same page and he's the most adorable devoted H ever.

Then they break up and he's a wreck until he figures out why. Then he goes and gets his girl back. He stands by her through anything. The H is awesome. The h on the other hand is seriously TSTL and the only reason I wanted them to work out is because that is the only way the H could be happy. Their couple scenes are adorable but anytime she's out of his sight she's doing something stupid. I watched on viki.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on May 5, 2013 4:59:09 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - The Secret Garden and Flower Boy Ramyun Shop both had H who were stalkerish.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 5, 2013 9:58:04 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell the three shows I'm following now, I'm liking them. But I agree that I have yet to fall in love with any of these shows like I did with "That Winter", it's one of my favorites. By the way you're still watching WAML? I dropped that show a while back lol.

Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo, I am really enjoying this and it has the potential to become one of my favorites. The story feels fresh to me because I haven't watched many other versions of it, only the k-version and that was more than a year ago. I am really liking the J-version so far, and hope that they can keep making this new version better on the H/h front, and improved storyline wise.

Last Cinderella, I'm really interested in the H/h storyline (I really like the mystery surrounding H's character), second male lead (with his harsh words but caring actions towards h), and obsessed woman. The end of episode 4 confirmed that H and obsessed woman are indeed connected. She's also the only one that the H showed any genuine emotion for (when he was calming her down), so far. From the preview of ep 5 though it seems that our H will finally start to care for the h! Reader123 have you watched episode 4 yet?

Nine, I continue to enjoy this show, however it has lost its potential to become one of my favorite shows, because as Rashell said, this needed more H/h moments and interactions and more focus on their storyline. If only it had been more balanced then it might have become one of my favorites. But as it stands, and with only 4 more eps to go, I am enjoying it and I will watch it to the end, but it's not one of my favorites.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 8, 2013 7:24:11 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I thought this weeks eps of Gu were pretty good. The connection between the H and h was strengthened by him realizing not only that she's a girl, but also their past history. The good guys pulled a fast one on the villain, but he's retaliating by threatening CJ. I've also been watching a completed drama called My Daughter Seo Young. In this drama the h is the "cold on the surface" one while the H is openly adoring her. A big part of the story centers on her relationship with her father. He's pretty much a screw up who has made bad investments and gambled away any money they've had. The h and her younger twin brother

are both smart and hardworking, but their father always finds a way to interfere with their success. When their mother collapses and dies after discovering he's taken the money she saved for their collage tuition, the daughter has had enough. She severs her familial ties with the father and lies to the H that she's an orphan. Her brother can't accept or approve of her decision so he refuses to keep ties as well. But the h is just tired of her father ruining anything good in her life. The father is pitiful but not a bad man at heart. And the discovery that his daughter has lied and cut him out of her life pains him, but he doesn't get angry. He understands why she did it and keeps her secret. It's all going to blow up in her face at some point. I really like this one so far and am enjoying a h that is different from the norm. I'm watching at gooddrama.net.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 9, 2013 6:52:29 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - Please keep us updated on My Daughter Seo Young - its one that I have on my TBWed list. It had very high ratings when it aired live and as a family drama it hopefully has several good romances with HEAs. I also liked this week's episodes of Gu Family, I thought the H/h interactions were very cute.

But someone should tell the villain that the way to a girl's heart is not to kill her father and have her locked up as a gisaeng - so after 20 years he is still obsessed with SH, with CJ just a stand in for her? As second male leads go, so far the h's bodyguard is miles ahead of CJ's brother.

This week's episodes of You're the Best Lee Soon Shin were also good. I really like all three couples, but this show needs serious work on the older generation. Not one even remotely likable person in the bunch. The interactions of the lead H/h and the second sister/doctor were fun, hopefully angstville is not around the corner.

Still need to catch up on Last Cinderella and Nine.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 9, 2013 10:45:14 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So far in Seo Young the only love line that appears to be working out is the H/h. I'm just to the part where the H/h get married (this is early in the drama actually) and we have just jumped 3 years into their future. The H is an AWESOME husband who is completely devoted to his wife. The only other romance in the show is kind of a triangle with the h's brother, the H's sister, and a friend of the H's family. The h's brother and the H's sister are both doctors and they like eachother, but they don't know about eachother's families.

Considering the "secret" and how Korean's feel about in-laws, I don't see good things for this relationship in the future. The family friend is totally in love with the h's brother. She's kind of a stalker really, but she's so clueless and guileless that it's pretty much harmless. I'm trying not to invest in the two doctors and kind of hoping the the little dingbatty girl gets her man.

There may be some romance coming for the younger brother of the H, but he actually kind of crushed on the h since that's actually how she came into the family was tutoring him for extra

money. This drama is really about families and the conflicts that go on within them. But the main romance is great! They're adorable and his dimples are something to behold.

I completely agree about Soon Shin. I want to just watch the 3 romances and completely ignore the obnoxious parents and older generation. All three couples are so cute. I have such a soft spot for the goofy but sweet "bread man". He's just all awesome to me. And when he threw the latest EMIL out, I just wanted to kiss him. I also love the 2nd sister and her Dr. boyfriend. He's so obviously thrilled to date her and she's trying so hard to play it cool, but her jealousy was a dead giveaway. So cute. And finally Joon Ho is realizing that maybe he likes Soon Shin a little more then he's willing to admit. The romance is so good, but the rest is trying my patience a bit.

Yeah, the villain in Gu is just all kinds of creepy with his plans to molest the daughters of the men he's killed. It's just vile and revolting. And I also agree that Gon is so sweet as the silently loving bodyguard to the h. But WTF are they doing with Sung Joon's hair? I didn't think it could get worse then the first cut, but this second one is awful. He's so handsome and they're ruining it!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 9, 2013 7:21:45 PM PDT luvnlife says: When a Man Loves Ep 11 & 12 --------------------------------------------Kdrama friends, you will be happy that you stopped watching this one. Episode 11 leaves off with the h telling the H that she wants to break up and pursue her dreams of working in London. Alone by himself, H regrets giving an ultimatum. He invites h to the jewelry store where he proposes to her saying he will wait 2 years for her to come back from London. H, h and om take a trip together. OM 'officially' finds out about H and h even though he has known about them for a while. At the end of episode 11 om passionately kisses h in her hotel room while h tries to push him off. H is outside the hotel door while this is taking place.

Episode 12, H runs into om leaving h's room but brushes it off. OM's brother warns om to not to pursue h since H has staken claim to h. OM decides to move to Hong Kong to get away and goes to say good bye to h who is temporarily living at H's house with her family (their house is crumbling down). OM gives a speech about spending the best time of his life with h.

Heroine reaches for OM and they start making out hardcore/heading to the bedroom - the HERO"S bedroom!! OM starts stripping down as H comes home and calls for h. OM and h come out of the Hero's room - OM with his shirt unbuttoned. You can tell that Hero is not buying their story. The next day, H finds om shirt laying in his room. (While he was stripping and getting redressed, om accidentally wore H's shirt while leaving instead of his own.)

Gangster H is back and fuming!!!

If nothing else, check out the last 10 minutes of episode 12. We all hate the h (can we even call her that anymore?) and om. She is nothing but a gold digger who doesn't respect Hero honestly to get it on with om at Hero's house? Of all places!!! My thought (the same as many others) is that it will come out that H and om are brothers. It's been a long 12 episodes without much storyline since episode 2. In a way, Im glad this happened so we can see where

the story will go. H has given so many chances to h, it's about time for some payback. I just hope the H can find some love with someone else... he really deserves it.

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I watched heartstrings and it is so cute! On a side note though, did anyone feel that the Director had a slight crush on the h and got jealous when she and the H started dating or was he being just protective? Certainly felt like it to me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 10, 2013 4:59:59 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Good news for Park Shi Hoo - prosecutor has dropped all charges against him and the case is now concluded. Given the damage to his reputation expect it may be years for him to recover. http://parksihoo4u.com/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 10, 2013 7:53:33 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Yeah, I have mixed feelings with the Park Shi Hoo situation. As a fan, I am glad the situation is resolved. But I still feel a level of disappointment in him. Not for having sexual relationships. He's a grown up in his thirties, so I'm not one of the crazies who thinks he should be celibate. But I do think that he put himself in a dangerous situation that could easily have crossed lines. And I find it a bit suspicious that charges were dropped by the accuser almost right after the police agreed to send the case to prosecutors. I don't know, but I hope he learned a valuable lesson from all this. I think he'll have plenty of time to reflect while he works on repairing a very damaged reputation and career.

Now on to dramas. WAML is just a hot mess with a h that is clearly only with the H for what he can provide her. But she's not even smart about her cheating and lying which is just more annoying. And to be honest I still don't understand the H's almost obsession with her. There is nothing about her or her treatment of him that would or should inspire that kind of devotion.

In some ways he's brought his "devastation" on himself.

I continue to enjoy All About My Romance. The H is so cute with his need to constantly touch the h any chance he gets. And ther fake antagonism is hilarious. They're both suffering jealous pangs this week. And I really feel for the H and OM in this one. Both are good guys and the h loves them both. I feel for the H because OM is part of the h's family and her counterpart in raising their niece, so he isn't going out of her life. And the OM loves the h, but hasn't dared cross that "family" line so he's stayed by her side the only ways he can. The OW is a pill but hasn't yet crossed into hateful territory. She's loved both guys and it more

then irks her that they've both chosen the h over her. This drama is cute, light, and kind of funny.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 10, 2013 8:20:40 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I'm sooo glad that I dropped WAML early - I don't foresee any HEA coming out of this drama. It takes a rare drama to make the h unlikeable - the H at times, yes, rarely ever the h.

So far it seems that the correlation chart at Dramawiki is correct with the loveline being between the h/OM and not the H/h.

I agree that All About My Romance remains enjoyable but I am somewhat surprise by how low the ratings in Korea are for this drama - its certainly much better than the ratings indicate.

I do think the H's haircut was a improvement.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 10, 2013 11:28:43 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reading luvnlife's recap of WAML makes me more glad that I dropped this show early on.

Episodes 17 and 18 of Nine were good and suspenseful as the twists continue, but again I'm a bit disappointed that there wasn't more focus on H/h in this series. Two more eps to go, and I'm interested to see how it will wrap up.

The teaser for Shark has been released, it's really short, but it looks like this show will be visually beautiful. Hopefully it will be just as intense emotionally with H/h/storyline. I'm looking forward to this one. Also I'm looking forward to the one that will start after Nine as well (Cyrano Dating Agency), it looks like it will be a cute show. Hopefully both will be good and interesting shows.

I've watched episode 6 of Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo, and I've got to say in this episode Naoki was just too mean/cold. But at some moments, the viewer can see the emotions on his face. As for Kotoko, despite the comedy, I felt really bad for her. I wish she would stand up for herself at least a little, like she did before. The staircase scene in the house between H/h was hot though.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 10, 2013 12:05:58 PM PDT Last edited by the author on May 10, 2013 12:27:05 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: I wasn't bothered by Naoki's behavior in ep 6 since that's the character. In fact I was encouraged by his side glances and too casual inquiry about the h being with the OM. At least in this version I feel like, although he is toying with the h, his feelings are involved too. He's a cold, unfeeling jerk. That is the character. I was more turned off by how silly some of it

seemed this episode. I don't mind a little ridiculous comedy, but this was verging too close to slap-stick. Thank goodness it was quick and the show quickly moved back to it's more serious side. And I'm not loving the portrayal of the OW in this one. In the other's she's basically the female version of the H. In this one she's veering more into the normal evil OW territory. But I still think the show is cute even if I've seen the story many times before.

I'm also looking forward to Shark, and plan to check out Cyrano. I hoping one in this new batch of dramas will thrill me.

In other news, the timed comments are back at Viki, and I feel that the world is little more "right" again. LOL. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 10, 2013 12:06:03 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. I thought the movie Cyrano Dating Agency was good, so I'm hoping that the drama will also be good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 10, 2013 12:57:53 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 I've never watched the movie, but I'm hoping that the drama will be good :) Yes Rashell I agree that's the character. I'm just glad that in this version he's not indifferent, and there were several moments in this episode where we could see some of his emotions.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 10, 2013 1:51:27 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I thought the movie Cyrano Dating Agency had a great cast with Uhm Tae Woong, Lee Min Jung, Daniel Choi, and Park Shin Hye. I just hope they do a better job of turning a hit movie into a drama than they did with Level 7 Civil Servant (which surprisingly had the same writer for both the movie and the drama).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 11, 2013 12:41:12 AM PDT bluey09h says: I'm watching reply 1997 - I love the romance in this! Also, can someone tell me the English name of this drama? Can't figure it out... http://mask.interest.me/ (the poster on the top) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on May 11, 2013 5:42:36 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - looks like Glass Mask.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 11, 2013 5:44:04 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @bluey: that drama is Glass Mask. It just finished airing but I haven't watched it. I've heard it described as a revenge drama, but that's pretty much all I know. You can find it subbed pretty much anywhere. Both Viki and Dramafever have it I think.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 11, 2013 7:57:13 AM PDT bluey09h says: thanks! Do you guys know if it has an HEA? Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 11, 2013 12:22:24 PM PDT Last edited by the author on May 11, 2013 5:36:06 PM PDT luvnlife says: Edited: sorry wrong title... Glass Mask is different than Bridal Mask :) @blue - Bridal Mask/Gaksital a good fast paced drama. The love story does not have a happening ending though. It still might be one you want to check out though - IMO a great drama.

The H starts off being evil. He works as a police officer for the Japanese (Josean Era). He is cruel and actually hunts down the h, who is a rebel against the Japanese. His brother, who acts as the town idiot is the man in the mask for the first few episodes. He rides in and saves the h numerous times from his H brother. The H then makes it his mission to capture the man in the mask. The brother is killed and the H takes over as the man in the mask. There are a lot of torture scenes - even the h gets tortured which breaks your heart. (Dramabeans has episode recaps if you want to read up on it before investing the time.)

A story that is similar to this with a happy ending is Capital Scandal. I really enjoyed the H and h in this one. The 1940's era costumes are really fun too.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 11, 2013 3:00:04 PM PDT Last edited by the author on May 12, 2013 6:07:22 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says:

bluey09h - I haven't watched Glass Mask so don't know if it ends in a HEA. Major Spoilers: Re: Bridal Mask - I do agree with luvnlife that Bridal Mask/Gaksital is a very riveting drama (I watched it live and was completely invested in the story) but unfortunately absolutely NO ONE gets out of that drama with a HEA, with most of the characters ending up dead. I also did not think that the romance was that strong of an element, as the drama's primary focus was really on the relationship between the H and the second male lead.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 11, 2013 3:01:45 PM PDT bluey09h says: thanks for the updates guys. I'm cancelling it from my list. I need to find another drama to watch. I like my HEA's though.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 11, 2013 3:24:42 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - a couple of other dramas that you might consider: - Queen In-hyun's Man (a pure romance - one of the best H in k-drama) - Sungkyunkwan Scandal (the Josean F-4) Also some dramas that while not favorites were still enjoyable: - Mars (very protective H) - To the Beautiful You (cute/fun drama - h is a cross-dresser) - How To Meet A Perfect Neighbor (second male lead become H about mid-way through the drama) - My Girl (from the writers of You're Beautiful - a k-drama classic) - Prosecutor Princess (h starts out embarrassing, but improves greatly as the show goes forward) - Save The Last Dance For Me Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on May 12, 2013 11:57:27 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Dramacrazy has the first episode (not yet subbed) of the Taiwanese remake of You're Beautiful. It's called Fabulous Boys. I haven't checked to see if it's been picked up by either Viki or Dramafever.

Also recently watched the movie Wonderful Radio, with Lee Min Jung and Lee Jung Jin. The movie has a plot somewhat similar to The Greatest Love, but with a H that isn't over the top.

Overall, I thought that the movie was good.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 12, 2013 1:45:45 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 thanks for the heads-up! So the tw-remake, of the k-drama "You're Beautiful", is entitled "fabulous boys"? The title is funny. Do you know how many eps this version will be?

I loved You're Beautiful, so when episode 1 of this new version gets subbed I'll check it out.

I've also watched Cyrano Dating Agency movie, and I thought the movie was just average. I hope that the drama will be a lot better, since the movie left me underwhelmed. I'm starting to think that K-movies will never be as good as K-dramas.

I've also watched episode 5 of Last Cinderella, and this was my favorite episode in the show so far, because we saw a lot more of the H, and there were several H/h scenes. I am interested to see where this will go. By the end of this episode a big portion about who Hiroto (H) really is, was revealed, second male lead figured it out. *Some spoilers* I'm thinking Hiroto/Chiyoko are step siblings... anyways, I loved the scene when Hiroto (H) carried Sakura (h) when she fainted. He's just too attractive, and his gaze is beautiful.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 12, 2013 4:12:47 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. Looks like Fabulous Boys is only going to be 13 episodes, which is very short for a Taiwanese drama - they usually have 20+ episodes. I agree that k-movies are not as good as k-dramas. I think they lack the emotional punch that all of the k-dramas seem to have.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 13, 2013 9:12:22 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Today's episode of Gu was really good. I finally felt a real spark between the H and h, and I really felt like the H has changed in the time he's been away from CJ. The betrayal by TS and what looks like them finding out that KC isn't human is going to sever those familial ties further and pull him closer to the h. She already knows his secret and accepts him. Some scenes still mirror the parents story, but its like an alternate path. KC experiences some of the same scenarios but his outcomes are just enough different that there is hope his story will have an HEA. I also finished My Daughter Seo Young and I'm pleased to say it has an HEA. This drama was at heart about a father and daughter, but the main romance was very good too. It was kind of a good thing when Seo Young's lies we're exposed. Her husband had always seemed to be the one who loved more. The revalation made Seo Young have to show how much she loved him too. It made them more equal. Although he still totally adores her. I don't want to spoil too much except to say that the secondary romance went in a direction I was good with, so I enjoyed that too. It was a good drama and I would definitely recommend it.

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I thought the latest episodes of You're The Best Lee Soon Shin were good, but I think the two mothers moved from totally unlikable to should never be forgiven territory. Too bad this is a family drama where everything is always forgiven.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 14, 2013 10:51:42 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I agree that this week's eps of Soon Shin were better. And I actually thought that Soon Shin's mother showed a little bit of sympathy for her when she was crying after leaving Mi Ryong's house. But it's all just too little too late for me. Poor Soon Shin really didn't luck out in either the birth mother or adoptive mother catagories. But how much do I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the bread man? He's the most adorable thing in this drama for me. He knows everyone secrets and he's hilarious about keeping them while still trying to help. I can't wait until little Woo Joo starts to love him too. He's going to be the best Appa ever. So dang cute that guy.

Seriously. Really the romances on this show are all good. It reminds me of Unexpected You in that regard. I loved all the couples there too.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 15, 2013 10:50:33 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Watched the final two episodes of Nine - overall I thought they wrapped the series up nicely (and gave us several cute scenes in the last episode). I guess in the end by using the incense sticks the H was able to save his brother, have revenge on the villain and have (I presume) a HEA with the h. While not a favorite, I thought that the drama was very good with interesting twists. In comparison to QIHM, this drama ended up being a time travel story with a romance, as opposed to a romance with time travel.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 15, 2013 1:01:33 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Reader123 that is a perfect way to describe 9 and that's why I liked it but didn't love it. Gu this week was quite good although I was surprised that they let the villain rape CJ. I didn't think they'd actually go there. But things are really starting to click with YW and KC. He knows that she can calm him down when he's in his Gumiho form and she can accept him either way. She's actually pretty awesome as a h. I'm hoping we find out more about her as the drama goes on and not just focus on the H. Reply to this post

Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 16, 2013 12:45:58 PM PDT Last edited by the author on May 16, 2013 12:49:42 PM PDT luvnlife says: When A Man Loves EP 13 & 14 ----------------------------------------------------This show just got cR@zY! Episode 13 - H was in denial that h did not love him. He did take revenge on OM by sending OM his ripped up shirt in a box while he was on a business trip (classy revenge). OM returns and has a chat with H on how much he loves h. They both end up smashing glasses on the table. H warns OM to stay away from h. That evening, om meets h at the bookstore. OM hides at the insistance of h because H is there to pick her up. As H and h are about to leave, h sneaks away for a quick hug from OM. H catches them in the act and punches OM in the face. h steps in to block H from hitting OM with a board. H grabs h and drags her to his house where she tries to tell him that she loves om but H won't let her talk. He doesn't want to hear those words. The next day H tapes a video of himself talking nicely to h for a bday gift. He leaves the camera on and ends up filming om and h talking that H will never let h go unless she dies. H see's video and ends up in a near car accident as he drives away crazily. It finally has sunk in that the h doesn't love him.

Episode 14 - craziest episode to date H retreats to a summer home to get away from it all. He is detached and hurting. OM's brother (the right hand man) warns h to stay away from om. He tells his brother to stay away from h as well. H finally lets h go. Om's brother see's H hurting and calls h to meet him on some dark road to talk. She shows up and you can tell she is nervous. She calls H but H won't answer the phone when he see's it is her. All of a sudden, om's brother revs up the car and hits h. She cracks the windshield and goes tumbling into a field. A passerby stops and brings her to the hospital. Of course H can not stop himself from calling h back... when he does he gets the news that she is at the hospital. Flash to hospital scene where h is in a coma. The show flashes to show h dreaming about the day when she met the H - how he helped her and the hotel scene. H looks at h with tears in his eyes. (We can all feel a memory loss coming on....)

Thoughts: This is a dark drama. Not the romance we all wanted it to be. h getting hit by a car really threw me for a loop. It will be interesting to see what happens when h wakes up. How is H going to treat her? He obviously still loves her deeply but h screwed him over time and time again. He is going to be more guarded. Also, how is om going to react? He already dislikes H. He probably will think that H was the one who hit h with the car. I fear that our SHH will end up dead at the end of this drama while the h grabs the wedding ring and puts in on her finger while the H lays dying. Sigh... 6 more episodes to wrap it up.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 16, 2013 1:01:42 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: luvnlife, the more I read your recaps about this show, the happier I get because I dropped it early on lol.

Reader123 I agree about Nine, it was a show about time travel with a bit of romance in it,

whereas Queen Inhyun's Man was romance with some time travel. Overall I fairly liked Nine, but it's definitely not the type of show that I'd want to re-watch again. I think I would have enjoyed the show a lot more if they hadn't shortchanged the romance/drama storyline.

I'm hoping that the new batch of K-dramas will be better than this older batch :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 16, 2013 1:29:00 PM PDT bluey09h says: So messed up! Thanks for the updates once again luvnlife. I'm seriously wondering what is going to happen next.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 16, 2013 1:58:52 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: When A Man Loves is just all kinds of messed up. I'm not sure anyone is rootable at this point. The H is seriously obsessed with a girl that has never liked him. The h is incapable of putting anyone before herself. The OM is placing blame on a person who has done nothing but help him his whole life. And the brother is thinking that murdering the h will just solve all these problems. It's insane.

I'm watching an older drama (2006) that I'm enjoying right now. It's called Queen of the game. The H, played by Joo Jin Mo, is a business man who is seeking revenge against the man who he holds responsible for his father's death. He of course decides that using the h, played by Lee Bo Young, who is the man's daughter is another way to stick it to this man. He of course falls in love with her and the whole thing blows up. But he can't let her go and she won't let him go. He gives everything up, so far as to go to prison to keep her. This drama is not covering any new territory, but the romance is good. And the chemistry between the two leads is great. I don't know yet if we get an HEA, but I think it's possible.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 16, 2013 3:21:29 PM PDT LB says: I saw the last half of Queen of the Game when it was shown on Arirang last year and enjoyed it. The h is charming and very clever and I agree about the chemistry between the two leads.

I'm not going to say anything else for fear of spoilersl Enjoy it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 16, 2013 3:39:15 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @LB:Thank you for your post about Queen of The Game. I'm into the second half now and the romance is actually getting better IMO. The H is completely in love with the h. He's jealous, posessive, and completely unwilling to let her go. He knows she loves him and

refuses to accept that they can't be together. Their chemistry is sizzling and the H is seriously HOT. He's intense, but so sweet with the h. She's pretty great too other then the terrible case of noble idiocy she's contracted. This drama has been a fun watch even with some of the usual makjang drama elements. In this one they're actually working with the story. LB, if you could just assure me of an HEA, I would rec this one to everyone else too.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 17, 2013 5:09:17 AM PDT luvnlife says: @ Rashell and LB - thanks for mentioning Queen of the The Game. I watched the 1st episode last night and really enjoyed it. Always on the hunt for something new! Thanks for taking the time to post about it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on May 17, 2013 6:38:10 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - If you liked Reply 1997, another great coming of age drama is Shut Up Flower Boy Band, which is part of the "Flower Boy" series that also included Flower Boy Ramyun Shop and Flower Boy Next Door. Of the three, SUFBB is probably the best, with a outstanding plot that never loses its way - excellent from beginning to end. Lee Min Ki's cameo was awesome and the romance between the lead H/h is very sweet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5THy3Sn9vQ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 17, 2013 6:41:00 AM PDT bluey09h says: thanks for the recc! Oh, I watched the last episode of Queen of the Game (couldn't help myself) and it has a HEA. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on May 17, 2013 8:29:31 AM PDT LB says: Sorry that I didn't see your post in time to say hold on and keep watching! I loved the way the h handled the adversities in her life (mother-in-law) and turned the situation around. Knowing the HEA won't spoil anything for you!

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Lovely D.M. says: Rashell I've already started Queen of the Game, I'm on ep 4. I agree the hero is very charismatic. I really liked the scene when H/h are going up the stairs to the house, and she's quietly doing the "he loves me, he loves me not" with every stair she climbs, and it ends up on the "loves me not". It was as if even the stairs were trying to warn her. Unfortunately the H is simply using her at this point. Thanks guys for confirming that it's an HEA, so now I'll continue watching it.

I've also watched episode 7 of Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo. I really sometimes think that this H is meaner than his K-counterpart. However he's not indifferent, and in critical points he never fails to show his care for Kotoko (and that is why this is my favorite version of the story so far). I loved when Naoki carried Kotoko off the field, when she sprained her ankle. I must say that I love Naoki's mother, she is adorable. Kin chan is so likable too.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 17, 2013 1:40:32 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: YAY! I'm glad I stumbled on an old drama that we all can enjoy. Yeah, the H is such a baddie in the beginning. He goes to extremes to set the h up to fall for him planning the whole time to use her. But she's so awesome and so loving to him that he can't help himself but to fall for her. It's truly a case of falling into his own trap. The "he loves me, he loves me not" thing is adorable and it keeps coming up in later parts of the drama. The best part is when it all flips around and he's the one so completely hung up on her. The guy would, and pretty much does, do anything to be with her. I only have a couple of episodes left, and it's not a perfect drama by any means. But the romance element in this one is fab and since that's mainly what I watch dramas for, I'm happy with this one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 17, 2013 3:27:39 PM PDT LB says: I think you two have talked me into going back and seeing the early episodes of Queen that I missed. You're right that it's not perfect but it is enjoyable.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 17, 2013 7:24:50 PM PDT luvnlife says: @Rashell- look what you started! Love that we have this forum. Kdramaland is probably wondering why such a spike in viewership for Queen of the Game!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 17, 2013 10:44:22 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says:

@luvnlife: You're welcome! :). Seriously though, I agree that this thread is great. I love sharing dramas with this group. And talking about likes and dislikes. Such a fun group we've made! I'm so glad I found this place and kdramas. So much enjoyment!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 18, 2013 3:50:48 PM PDT Last edited by the author on May 18, 2013 3:53:02 PM PDT bluey09h says: Hi Ladies, if you haven't already seen it that is, but i discovered another drama "Who are you" they lead actors are all pretty good looking and the storyline seems great. Also, there is an HEA. Whats funny is the Villain also ends up falling for the h. :D You can check it out here: http://www.gooddrama.net/korean-drama/who-are-you I've been watching some episodes and then i skipped to the end to see how it ended, heh. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 18, 2013 9:21:20 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @bluey09h: Thanks for the rec. We're always looking for new dramas so never hesitate to mention if you find one you enjoy.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 19, 2013 7:10:45 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Dramacrazy now has episode 1 of Fabulous Boys (Taiwanese You're Beautiful) subbed in English. I haven't watched it yet so can't say if it's any good - my expectation is that the drama will end up being better than the Japanese version but not as good as the Korean.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 19, 2013 7:11:23 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yes it's always nice when an interesting drama is discovered. Rashell I am on episode 9 now, of Queen of the Game. What episode have you reached? lol. I am enjoying this show, but I agree that it's not perfect, nor is it one of the stronger shows I've seen. However it works well on the romance front, and that's enough for me to watch more :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 19, 2013 7:31:25 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says:

I finished Queen of the Game today and was satisfied with an HEA. I thought the H and h were adorable. The OM was a sweetheart and the OW was a witch. The MIL was typically awful, but at least she came around in the end. This drama did not cover any new territory and it definitely had a few too many makjang elements. But the romance was great. And I loved that no matter what the H and h always only loved eachother. I enjoyed it. D.M., stick with it. I don't think you'll be sorry. The H falls even deeper for the h in the second half. And he's that much more jealous and possessive.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 19, 2013 8:10:12 PM PDT luvnlife says: @Lovely.. I just finished Queen of the Game. It really picked up around episode 10/11. They had some great scenes.. as if the H could get any hotter. I thought the last two episodes dragged... felt like fillers to get to the number of episodes needed. Thanks all for the suggestions - this was a good one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 19, 2013 9:16:15 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Aw you guys I'm feeling a bit left out, you watch dramas too fast for me! Anyways I am glad to hear that this show was good to the end, so far I like it. Once I've finished watching this show, I'll post my thoughts as well :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 20, 2013 11:09:20 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: You have to remember that I was almost half done when you started, so really we're watching at about the same pace. I agree that the last two episodes were filler. But since it was filler showing an adorable OTP being all lovely and adorable, I was okay with it. I love when we get a couple solid episodes of happy couple time. I sometimes get tired of just watching the angst part and the drama ending when my couple gets to finally be happy. That's one thing I like about the longer family dramas. We get more cute couple moments in those.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 20, 2013 11:45:03 AM PDT Amazon Customer says: My drama friends!! I have missed you all but the past couple of months decided to take a break from drama. I was extremely burned out after countless drama no goes and trying to hard to find something I could fall in love with. Meaning another top spot drama. Didn't find one but that's okay. Plus my laptop finally died so I am limited to my iPod :( But happy I can still watch! It could have been a lot worse if I didn't have that. I'd be one sad drama watcher, lol.

Hmm, I have watched and purchased Sweet 18. It was a PMP version and the subs were awesome. And I did love the drama. Possibly a top 10?? It very much reminded me of They Kiss Again. The h was always bumbling something up and the H would always find a way to fix it and take up for her.

And speaking of my love for all the versions of Itazura na Kiss, I'm not feeling the new one.

It's ok, but to me this Naoki is the coldest. I feel all my favorite character elements from everyone else. kotoko is really cute, though she seems so much younger than the other actresses who have portrayed her. I know the girl actually is 16? So I kinda wonder how she will pull of the more adult version in the last part of the series.

I am anxiously awaiting the end of Gu and When a Man Loves. But I think after reading all of the comments here I will only watch Gu. I don't think the h is my cup of tea in WAML. I am also waiting for Fabulous Boys!! Glad to here it is finally subbed.

I am in love with We got Married global edition. Taecyeon and Emma are awesome and I wish they were a real couple. And I have been laughing along with Barefoot Friends.

And the other day when y'all started talking about QOTG I jumped on the bandwagon. I am on episode 5 and loving it!! Thanks for that recommendation!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 20, 2013 1:01:43 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: YAY! aly, so glad to see you back on this thread, and good to know that you're following even without your laptop. I always think about taking a break from dramas, but keep getting sucked into another one.

I like the new Itazura na Kiss, but I don't really feel like it's covering any new territory. It's the same story I've seen multiple times. I like all the actors, but I wish the material were something different.

I continue to enjoy Gu and wish that I'd skipped WAML. What a horrible, hateful drama.

Seriously.

QOTG is a good romance drama with a super HOT H. Worth watching IMO even if it isn't the best drama ever.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 21, 2013 6:29:46 AM PDT Last edited by the author on May 21, 2013 6:33:27 AM PDT bluey09h says: Really enjoyed the last two episodes of Lee Soon Shin. I like how everyone is groveling / feeling bad around her now. They deserve it. Also, so funny seeing the main H be confused about his feeling about her. It's time he chased after her.

Another recc for obsessive H would be in Addicted (movie) SPOILERS The H is in love with his sister in law from the start and so when his brother, the h's husband and him both have an accident and go into coma and H wakes up earlier, he pretends that he is in fact her husband. Initially she doesn't believe him but he convinces her that her husbands spirit has transferred into him. We the viewers don't find out until the end. Basically he does anything to finally have his chance with her.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 21, 2013 6:50:53 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Welcome back aly.

I continue to enjoy You're the Best Lee Soon Shin. So cute that our lead H has turned into a major h stalker and loved how he continuously kept rejecting the OW (although she doesn't seem to have gotten the memo). Mom seems to have settled down, but it's going to take a lot to for me to erase from my memory her treatment of the h during the rice scene last week. I was also a little disappointed in the older sister, who indicated she struggled to be nice to the h once she found out that dad might be her father (which I expect is not true - mom should have gotten DNA testing done before starting to spread that rumor). Seems bio mom may be regretting her treatment of the h. Unfortunately not for the treatment itself but solely because she now knows the h is her daughter. I didn't like the preview of next week where it appears that bio mom comes to get her daughter - like she is some forgotten object that can be retrieved at will, not an adult (23 year old) person. I will be significantly disappointed in the h if she goes with the bio mom, although I expect finding out she is adopted will be a significant blow.

All About My Romance remains light/cute - I had expected the OW to go totally insane but appears to be somewhat regretfully backstabbing the h (so I continue to hope she gets a HEA with the OM). However, after telling the h to breakup with the H, Rep Go better not get a HEA with Rep Moon - just saying...

I also continue to enjoy Gu, Itazura no Kiss (Love in Tokyo), Last Cinderella and Hundred Year Inheritance (although this one has lost a lot of its addictiveness - I have also lost what little interest I had in the H's mom's secret - drama needs to move on...)

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 21, 2013 12:27:06 PM PDT Last edited by the author on May 21, 2013 12:44:15 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: RE: Gu Family - so they have brought back both Wol Ryung and Seo Hwa - they better get a HEA this time.

Also, this show better not go King of Baking with the h ending up with the second male lead.

While I was fully on board with that conclusion in KOB, I'm shipping the H/h in this drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 21, 2013 12:51:22 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: Is it wrong that I was MOST excited to see mama and daddy? I still ship them the most in this drama. I don't worry about YW ending up with anyone other then KC. Afterall their relationship is "fated-to-be" and in Kdrama nothing tops fate.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 21, 2013 1:13:19 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - It's great that they brought back Seo Hwa, but only if it means that their story ends happily - I've watched one unhappy ending with this couple and will be furious if I have to watch a second. Also, I won't be too upset if they kill off the second male lead (so far he's been a real loser), but Gon (Sung Joon) better survive.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 21, 2013 1:32:24 PM PDT bluey09h says: RE: Lee sin shoon - I love how the H has become too but i hope she doesn't give in too quickly. I want him to realise what he did was truly wrong.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 21, 2013 1:53:25 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: Yes, my parents must get an HEA. That is a MUST!!! And I agree about TS and Gon. The bodyguard needs to survive even if he'll never get the girl!

I'm also enjoying the couples in Soon Shin, and agree that the progress with the main couple is a good thing. I also want JH to suffer for a while longer before SS forgives him. I love the guy chasing the girl.

I'm also not as enchanted with HYI. I still really like the main couple, but I HATE everything else. And I can see the next "issue" in their relationship from a mile away. This is one secret that hasn't been much of a secret, and I have no interest in it at all. There are so many things this drama could have done besides a lame birth secret to keep tension between the couple. I mean the new MIL alone could have been enough of a hurdle even after she gave permission.

She's such a beast that it wouldn't have surprised me for her to make CW suffer much like EMIL #1. This drama is such a hot mess that I feel bad for the main couple. They've had to carry the whole thing.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 23, 2013 4:38:23 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I finally watched the first episode of Fabulous Boys - so far, unlike the Japanese version, it very closely follows the Korean version (similar scenes and humor).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 23, 2013 7:34:59 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So I started watching currently airing weekend drama I Summon You Gold and its actually pretty good. It has aired through episode 14 and I just finished that episode today. The basic story is a rich jewelry making family with three sons from three different mothers. The oldest son is the H but he is not daddy's favorite since his mother was the one woman daddy loved but he believes she had an affair and kicked her out. Then comes second son and his mother.

They currently live with daddy but he did not officially marry her. She's cunning and clearly in it for the money and power and to advance her son. I'm pretty sure she framed sweet mommy #1 to get in that house. Third son is by a mistress of daddy's. She's fallen far out of favor and he totally knows what's up with the wicked step-mother and her spawn, so he pretty much does what he wants with no real interest in the family business. The H is married to a brat that daddy hooked him up with as part of a business arrangement. No one can tick her off because of her powerful family. One day she just leaves and the H knows that it will kill any chance of gaining favor with his father. But as luck would have it he comes upon a woman selling goods on the street that looks just like her; she's the h. He offers to pay her to pretend to be the wife and since her family is struggling she agrees. The H is actually a nice guy trapped in a crappy situation. And he's just starting to fall for our h. The 2nd brother and his wife have the perfect marriage at a glance, but its a house of cards just waiting to crash. The third son has just married the h's youngest sister. This is the other couple I'm rooting for even though he's totally an immature jerk that doesn't deserve her right now. He's got a girlfriend and tells her before they marry that he has no intention of giving her up. But she has such a quiet dignity and strength about her that he's slowly being drawn to her.

Anyway, if you finished all that you may want to check it out. It's pretty obvious who the gad guys are, but they're smart and right now they hold the power. But things are shifting. So far it's a solid story with some likable characters.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 23, 2013 8:46:11 PM PDT luvnlife says: When a Man Loves Ep#15 & 16 ---------------------------------------------Episode 15... h wakes up in the hospital with H and OM leaning over her. She reaches for H calling him "Tee Tee" and ignores the om as if she doesn't remember him. Heroine also is paralyzed and can not walk. H takes h home and takes care of h but is still reserved on if he believes her. OM tries to convince H that h is pretending. Later OM pushes h to the top of a

hill and tells her about the horrible things that she did to H and that he (the right hand man) does not believe h act. He walks away leaving h at the top of the hill. Her wheelchair wheels down and she falls out rolling down a hill. She is badly bruised and is crying to herself that she is sorry for everything she did. H finds h and carries her home. The next morning h wakes up and spills another clue that she was pretending on the memory loss. The H catches on right away.

Episode 16.... h is trying to get out of her wheelchair to walk but falls on the ground. H see's from a distance and tests h to see if she is faking. She drags herself by her arms - clearly not being able to walk yet. OM finds out that h does in fact remember him and is faking she forgot him. They meet and have a conversation with h at the end walking into om's arms. OM is trying to figure out who hit h. He finds out that his brother/right hand man is involved.

H figures out that h is lying. He meets her where it all begin 7 years ago in the hotel room. He gives her a new pair of shoes and sits on the bed demanding she cut the act and walk to him (intense scene). She walks to him and demands to know if she was so bad that he tried to have her killed. H is so sad thinking that she'd accuse him of that. (He's worked hard and continually helped those around him.) The story has come full circle... 7 years ago she offered herself to him and now 7 years later she offers herself again saying she will sacrifice herself to H so he won't hurt om. H basically lets her go. Episode ends with right hand man falling to his death by the other guy that works in H's office. H finds right hand... almost making it look like he killed him. .... no previews for next week but right hand man left a hidden note for H... he told H where to look in case something happened. The note most likely says that om is H's brother.

Thoughts... It keeps suckering me in because I love the H actor so much. The theme emerging stronger is that the person closest to the H has died leaving everyone else close to him doubting his character even more. He has tried so hard to prove how much of a nice guy he is from his gangster days. He gives and gives but never receives. By the h offering herself to the H again, just proves that she still see's him the same way she saw him 7 years ago.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 24, 2013 12:23:37 PM PDT Last edited by the author on May 24, 2013 12:27:30 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Okay I'm on episode 15 of QOTG, I'm going to try and finish it this weekend :) I really like how the H won't let the h go, especially after he found out that her son is their son. I have to say again that the H is beautifully charismatic.

I've watched episode 8 of Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo, and I really liked it (especially the last part when Naoki saved Kotoko and kind of took her on a date). He definitely cares for her, I just don't understand what he is thinking. Sometimes it feels as if he cares (and is doing everything for a purpose), but then sometimes it seems like he's coldly playing with Kotoko. I continue to really like the mother and Kin-chan, they're so funny.

Reader123 I've also watched episode 1 of FB, and I think it's off to a pretty good start (of course not as good as You're Beautiful though). I'm looking forward to watch more, but I know that it won't be as good as You're Beautiful.

Hey Aly, happy watching :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 24, 2013 2:28:42 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: I agree that the H is QOTG is captivating. He's just got this intensity about him that adds to the fact that he's very handsome. He's very possessive of the h in the second half of the drama and I loved that about him too. Plus their little boy is adorable. @luvnlife: I just loathe every single thing about the supposed h in WAML. And I'm sorry but the H crosses into the TSTL catagory for me. ENOUGH!! She's trash! Stop protecting her!

Stop letting her use you!! ENOUGH! She seriously is just a horrible person. And I don't think the actress playing her is doing the chracter any favors. She's like an emotionless robot. It's just an awful, awful drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 24, 2013 3:29:59 PM PDT luvnlife says: Favorite H scene in QOTG is one of the early episodes when h visits H at his hotel/apartment.

He comes off the elevator with these intense eyes and looks the h up and down while she goes off on him for not acknowledging her. Swoon - so perfect. :) @Rashell - I second that rant! Get some better writers and kill of the h for her bad acting. lol What is everyone watching this weekend? hint hint... anyone got any good recommendations?

I'm thinking of watching Autumn in My Heart - oldie but I have never seen it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 24, 2013 4:12:24 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: So I'm guessing that you're looking for some Song Seung Hoon dramas since you're talking Autumn In My Heart. Warnings on that drama...the H and h grow up (to about 13 or 14) as brother and sister and then find out that the h was switched at birth. I can handle a little fauxcest, but this was kind of too much for me. Also this drama does NOT have an HEA. And last but not least the second lead male is Won friggin Bin!!!! I don't care who the lead is. If Won Bin wants me, I'll climb over ANYONE to get there. (The only exception to that is Lee Min Ho, but he's too young for me, sadly) If you're looking for a good drama with SSH, I'd reccommend My Princess. It's a cute rom/com and he's completely charming in it. Seriously so sexy and cute. His scenes with the h are adorable and there are a few good army ab scenes as well. It's worth a watch if you haven't seen it already.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 25, 2013 4:11:13 PM PDT luvnlife says: @ Rashell... Thank you! I am holding off on Autumn In My Heart. I need some HEA this weekend! My Princess... saw this one a while back. I did like it. Didn't make the connection of SSH in it. I gotta go back and watch now!! Won Bin?!?!... he's a hottie!. He was featured on Dramafever today and I thought of you right away. My guy is Hyun Bin. Glad he is back from military service and I'm patiently waiting for him to come back on screen. Watched Secret Garden for the 3rd time a few weeks ago. I might have to watch some My Lovely Sam Soon again to get my fix. ;) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 25, 2013 8:28:20 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: Hyun Bin's on my short list as well. I'm dying for him to pick a drama project now that he's released from army. It's crazy but his army service seemed to go by so fast. You could watch the drama Snow Queen or the movie Millionaire's First Love for a Hyun Bin fix, but both have sad endings.

Guess I'm off to check out the Won Bin feature on Dramafever.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 26, 2013 7:14:25 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Okay I'm at the last two eps of QOTG, but I think I can safely say that overall I liked this drama.

Reader123 are you still watching Last Cinderella? I continue to enjoy it, even though I don't know where it is going. Sometimes I think that Sakura (h) has to end up with Hiroto (H), but then I think no she could end up with Tachibana (second male lead). Truthfully Tachibana is showing his love for Sakura without her knowing (the way he's looking out for her now that he knows that Hiroto's intentions are not honest). Hiroto on the other hand, in some parts I'm convinced that he's starting to genuinely care for Sakura, and then in some parts it seems like he's doing it all for Chiyoko's sake. I like that this romantic show is light, but also at its heart its subtly suspenseful/dramatic. I also felt so bad for Miki this episode, and I wanted that hot host guy she met to be true to her especially since she has no one (except Sakura), but apparently he was only trying to con her.

I'm also looking forward to Cyrano Dating Agency drama and Shark both of which are supposed to start this week, if I'm not mistaken. Hopefully both will be good, but we'll see.

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Posted on May 27, 2013 8:05:27 AM PDT luvnlife says: @Lovely... I am excited about those dramas too especially Shark. I really like Son Ye-Jin, the h from Personal taste. I am hoping these break this dry spell of Kdramas. The shows have been just OK recently.

I checked out the first 4 episodes of "Birth Secret" and really liked it. The 1st episode is a little slow but once you get past that, the show is very unique. It starts off in 1997 with the genius h in high school. We meet most of the characters. Then it flashes forward to 2007 where the h wakes up on a city street thinking it is 1997 but soon realizes she has lost her memory. When she wakes up, her shirt is wet and someone tells her it must be time to feed her baby (which of course she has no memories of.) She decides to not search out her past because someone awful must have happened to her that her memory is suppressed. Fast forward another 5 years and you see the H, who isn't the smartest guy but he has a huge heart, raising their sweet/genius daughter. He runs into the h, who doesn't know him, and he tries really hard to get her to remember their daughter. There is a lot of mystery around the show because you don't know what happened to the h those 10 years. Also, there are a lot of people lying to the h. A storyline that is different to Kdrama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 28, 2013 10:59:44 AM PDT luvnlife says: Did anyone else watch Dating Agency: Cyrano? I thought it was really fun/breath of fresh air.

I love the main actress.

I was a little confused on the opening though. The h had set up a blind date between the guy and girl but then the girl chose the waiter. Was the H and his group trying to set up that same girl with the waiter? Is that why she chose the waiter? If anyone can explain that part, that would be great. Thanks!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 28, 2013 11:52:48 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: luvnlife, that's what I got out of it, that she was trying to set her client with the girl he liked, but the Dating Agency Cyrano group were working for another guy who had set his sights on the girl as well, and she chose him. This caused the h to be fired from her job, and the H (I'm thinking he's the hero) offered her a job with the Dating Agency Cyrano.

I have to say watching episode 1, I liked it. The show is off to a good start, and it is already better than the movie so that is a plus. I hope that they can keep it up.

I've also watched episode 1 of Shark, and this too exceeded my expectations. I thought that Shark would be good, but episode 1 was great. I loved the chemistry between the younger H/h. Now I'm just hoping that the older H/h will have as good a chemistry, and that the show can keep being as good as this first episode was.

I also think "I hear your voice" starts next week, but I'm not sure. I hope that this too will

pleasantly surprise me, even though its premise does not sound that interesting (with the exception of the H reading minds that is).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 28, 2013 3:22:25 PM PDT Last edited by the author on May 28, 2013 3:23:57 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I watched Cyrano, and I LOVED it!! So cute!! I was actually worried about the lead actress before it aired since she's an idol from girl group SNSD. But she was fabulous! And she so pretty that even a not so great hairstyle couldn't make her unattractive. I'm trying to decide if I ship her with the boss or with the adorable restaraunt owner. I have a bit of a soft spot for Lee Chun Hee (Chunderella). Anyway, I think it will be cute to watch them "arrange" the romance of the week with the lead romance developing as we go.

As for the opening, yes, she was trying to set the girl up with her guy, but the Cyrano guys were working their scheme in tandem with hers. And theirs worked better. So their guy got the girl. I loved the actor and actress cameos too. I knew all three actors involved in that setup, so it was fun to see them in these small parts.

I also watched the first episode of Shark. It has a bit of melencholy feel to it sort of like That Winter. I was surprised that we open on the h's wedding to another guy with the H showing up just to watch. We're now firmly in the backstory with the H just moving to the h's house as the son of the new chauffer. Her family is a hot mess with a father that is openly a womanizer and a mother that doesn't deal with that well. Her grandfather runs things though, and he's not impressed with his son's unscrupulous behavior. It looks like the h's future husband is part of a band of friends with the H, another guy and the h. They all seem to love her, but in the past she clearly favors the H. It's pretty obvious that daddy is going to do something stupid to try to get control of the family company. I think these first two eps will be mostly setup. But I'm going to keep following this one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 29, 2013 10:41:16 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yes Rashell, Cyrano is a very cute show so far. I love that the h's character is more developed and has a bigger part than in the movie. I also think that she could end up with the handsome restaurant owner (he's definitely not who he says he is, so there's mystery there lol). I also think that the Cyrano leader could end up with his first love. In addition, I really want them to give a love interest to the quiet/cold n#2 guy in Cyrano Agency, the hot one who rides a motorcycle. I was laughing every-time our sweet/bubbly h would talk to him, and he would just look at her with boredom without saying anything. I also loved her line that goes something like this, about the guys of Cyrano "how can 3 robots make people's romantic dreams come true?"

As for Shark, I'm loving it too especially since the preview for next week's episodes will have the adult actors as the major players. I'm excited to see what will happen next with our H/h/story. I just hope that the foreshadowing in some of their conversations when they were

teens, is not a real indication of the future, because it doesn't bode well. I also really like how they integrated the metaphor of the Shark into the story, not just for the revenge but also for the romance/drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 29, 2013 6:23:42 PM PDT luvnlife says: Thank you both for the recap on the Cyrano scene... it makes more sense now. @Lovely.. I am not so sure about the restaurant owner in Cyrano. He has some mystery around him but I have a feeling it is bad. He had all the pictures of the two leads and then he put his coffee cup down on them. My first instinct is that he might have a crush on the main guy and is jealous of the girl. But hopefully I am wrong. Maybe he is out to get back at the girl because she didn't hook him up with his dream girl.

I agree with you both on Shark... I am looking forward to next week. (I do hate the poster for that drama though... creepy.) I also have Heartless City on my radar... it looks very adult themed. I am always a sucker for the bad boy/revenge type story lines. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 29, 2013 7:52:25 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I haven't heard of Heartless City. Off to do some research.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 30, 2013 1:08:23 AM PDT bluey09h says: Loved Cyrano too!

What is the drama that is supposed to come out with lee min ho and park shin hye?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 30, 2013 5:08:02 AM PDT luvnlife says: @Bluey...Heirs in the new drama and it looks like it comes out in October. @Rashell... did you do any research on Heartless City? The first two episodes got posted on Dramafever last night. I skimmed through the first episode and will be watching both episodes tonight after work. :) Yay... finally a few things to watch/catch up on over the next few days.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 30, 2013 9:10:12 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvenlife: So of course I found Heartless City (Not really hard to find since it's on Dramafever), and I've watched the first episode. It's so weird to see Jung Kyung Ho playing a badass gangster. I keep picturing him as an adorable man-child from Smile You. Totally different character here. And I'm seeing Lee Jae Yoon for the first time wondering how I missed the extremely HOT guy. So the set up is that LJY is Hyung Min a former cop who is getting ready to take the bar exam and become a prosecutor. His girlfriend is Lee Kyung Mi and she's a member of the police force as well. They worked in the narcotic and organized crime division and when another member of their team is killed after being caught in an undercover op, their boss asks Hyung Min to come back and lead the team to stop the lead gangster "Scale" once and for all. JKH, plays Shi Hyun nicknamed "Doctor". He works for Scale, and I get the impression that Scale raised him since he was orphaned, but it doesn't seem they have a close father/son relationship to say the least. Doctor has had enough of Scale's ways and along with another high ranking gangster Kim Hyun Soo they descide to over-throw him. Nam Gyuri is listed at the h of this one, but there are only a couple of scenes with her in the first episode. She calls Lee Kyung Mi, unni, but I'm not sure they're actual sisters since her name is Han Soo Min. It's clear that Kyung Mi tries to look out for her, but there is obviously history there since when Hyung Min sees her he drags Kyung Mi away.

The other scene with her is when Shi Hyun stops at a convenience store for a bandage after getting hit in the face with a glass by Scale. She is the store clerk.

This show is dark and gritty, and violent. But all the characters are interesting and layered.

I'm interested in all of them and want to know more. The relationship between Kyung Mi and Hyung Min is wonderful, but I'm already worried that she's going to get killed. She's kind of a hot-head with a bit of a tendency to leap into action without enough care for her safety. He would love for her to quit because he tells her it's hard for him to see his woman in danger.

Shi Hyun is also interesting in that he seems very cold, but you sense a volitile temperment just beneath his icy surface. I'm definitely going to follow this one. Hopefully I can watch the second episode sometime today.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 30, 2013 3:43:35 PM PDT Last edited by the author on May 30, 2013 8:52:44 PM PDT luvnlife says: Thanks Rashell for the recap. A lot of characters - so I appreciate you putting all the names/relationship down. I just watched episode 1 and loved it. It is the most violent show (Kdrama blurry out the knife) that I haver watched. Also the previews show some sex scenes ahead which is kinda unusual. I am with you. I really like Lee Kyung Mi's character but it sounds like she will be killed off soon. I found it interesting that Nam Gyuri never even looked at the "Doctor's" bloody face in the convenience store since she was texting on her phone the whole time. I think he noticed her which should come into play later when she goes undercover. I have episode #2 queued up for tonight. :) Reply to this post

Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 30, 2013 8:15:56 PM PDT luvnlife says: When a Man Loves Ep #17 & #18 ------------------------------------------------Ep #17 - CH is rushed to the hospital and is a coma. TS reads the letter that CH left behind and we find out that JH is not CH real brother. CH and his grandmother took JH in after JHs biological mother's family paid them to give him to an orphanage. JH's father, who is the President of Asia Star Company in Hong Kong did try to find JH but CH lied to him because he didn't want JH to leave his life. MD moves out of TS house and we find out that her family bookstore/home is forcing them to move out at the end of the month. Her mom keeps asking her to ask TS for help but she won't. JH continues to plot against TS bringing in "Roy" from Hong Kong to buy the company out from under TS. EP#18 - "Roy" knows that TS is his real brother but he hasn't told TS that yet. Roy struggles with trying to find the reason why TS hasn't "found" him yet. Roy's adopted dad/JH's real dad is very supportive of Roy telling TS the truth. Roy states in the episode that he has TS's back and that he does not trust JH. MD starts to redeem herself slowly. She figures out that Roy is TS's brother. Prior to making the connection, she finds out that JH knows who TS's brother is but that JH would rather destroy TS with that knowledge instead of telling him the truth. CH is still in coma and Mr Ooompa Loopa/aka purple hair is plotting to kill him with a lethal injection. MD tells JH who his father is but JH struggles with accepting the truth. As MD makes the connection of who TS's brother is, she runs off to tell TS who is at a construction site. As she waits for him to finish up working, a block of cement falls from the building accidentally. MD runs and pushes TS out of the way.

Two episodes left... is it a little too late for redemption? The interesting piece is seeing how many viewers watch and comment on both on Viki and Dramafever. So many haters saying they want characters to die but the show has a good cult following of people. Very vocal viewers expressing their opinions. I don't know what other show I have watched that I have noticed this on.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 31, 2013 9:09:04 AM PDT Last edited by the author on May 31, 2013 9:41:52 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I'm going on record to say that if WAML ends with MD and TS together in any way I'm labeling it as WORST DRAMA EVER!! Seriously??? There is just no way that should ever happen in that reality. If TS is seriously that stupid, then I have nothing. The damage done to that "relationship" is beyond repair. Just NO!!! I'm already sorry that I ever watched this one.

I watched the last episode of All About My Romance, and I'd label this drama as a cute romance, but not much more. It had some sweet scenes, but it never grabbed my heart. I'm glad I watched, but it isn't one I'll watch again.

HYI has become a drama that I wish I'd never started. But now that I'm 42 eps into it's 50 ep

run, I have to finish. But OMG they've managed to kill anything I loved. This stupid birth secret right at the end is just ridiculous!! And the EVIL family has managed to get even more hateful. I loved my OTP, but now I just don't care. Makes me sad that they wasted the potential on such a ridiculous story. It's just really bad writting.

Heartless City is definitely one I'm going to follow. Being a cable drama it is able to be more gritty and raw then a show on one of the main networks. I'm going in fully expecting mayhem and carnage, so I hopefully won't be too upset if there isn't an HEA for anyone.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 31, 2013 1:36:36 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I've just watched the new episode of Playful Kiss, and this episode felt more like a filler, with the exception of the last part which I thought was so cute (loved how Naoki cleared the misunderstanding). This episode hit home for me how hopelessly in love our sweet/poor Kotoko is. I think Kotoko's character is the definition of "shamelessly/hopelessly/pitiably in love" lol. My favorite part in this episode was when Kotoko's worried two friends went to talk to Naoki about Kotoko, that part was so funny. I'm looking forward to next week's episode, it looks like it will be a really good one!

So the shows I'm following, so far, are: Last Cinderella Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo Shark Dating Agency Cyrano This coming week, I'm also going to check out "I Hear Your Voice" As for Heartless City, I will wait for your guys' reviews of the next few eps to see if it's something I'd be interested in watching or not.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on May 31, 2013 4:48:24 PM PDT luvnlife says: Lovely... how has Last Cinderella been?

Shows I am following: Heartless City - love it so far. Second Rashell's thoughts on it being a cable drama. 2nd episode was great.

Shark Dating Agency Cyrano When a Man Loves Substitute Princess (Tdrama) - dragging on. Just got extended a few episodes Jang Ok Jung - I'm a few episodes behind but it was pretty good where I left off Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Jun 2, 2013 9:31:37 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 2, 2013 7:05:51 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: luvnlife, Last Cinderella is an entertaining light show, but I still don't know where the story is going. So if you're in the mood to smile, watch it, it's a pretty good show so far.

About Heartless City, the only thing that's making me hesitate about this show that I'm afraid it will mostly be a crime/thriller (which is a genre I'm not that interested in) and they'll shortchange us on the romance/drama. I hope they don't shortchange us on the romance/drama. I've skimmed through the first two eps, and if I hadn't read Rashell's post I wouldn't have known who the h was, but now I know that she's the store clerk. So I'm hoping that these first two eps are simply the setup.

By the way I've watched a few eps of Hana Yori Dango the anime, and I really didn't expect Domyoji to be as voilent as he was in the anime. I mean the J-drama had Domyoji be too violent at some parts but they toned it down overall, and condensed the period of time where Makino got bullied. Whereas in the anime, Makino gets bullied over a longer period of time.

I'm at like episode 10, and I don't think I'll continue to watch it simply because the drawing style is very poor, because this is an old show. I'm so glad they made the J-drama which is much better visually-wise, ost-wise, and overall storyline-wise.

I've also watched some of the anime for itazura na kiss, and I give up on wanting Kotoko to move on lol, it seems that in all versions she's so hopelessly/helplessly in love with the very cold Naoki and can't be without him.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 2, 2013 10:13:33 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 2, 2013 10:15:51 PM PDT Arc says: I was wondering if anyone could recommend me some drama that are like the drama called Pride which involves a hockey player (a bad boy type character) who treats love as a game but starts to fall in love with the main girl character (who is more conservative,etc) - here is a website with a better synopsis: http://mydramalist.com/japanese-drama/491/pride I liked the hockey theme of the drama because I know there are some basketball ones but I would never have thought of an asian drama that involves hockey so I enjoyed that aspect. I also like how the two main characters actually looked physically (in some of the dramas I have watched I have found that I could not get into them for example because of the hair style just did not look right on the hero and I found it unattractive which cause me to not be able to fully get into the drama so I like the styles that were seen for the main guy/girl character of this drama (also as a quick note I liked how they sounded as well, their voices, because since I rely solely on english subs the voices of the actors/actresses and how they look are really important) - the recommendations don't have to involve sports I just liked how this drama seemed to have a more mature setting not like high school life (but you can recommend those as well- I have seen boys over flowers and really enjoyed that as well) I like the concept of the outgoing bod boy falling for a more conservative/shy,etc. heroine and you see in the drama the guy helping the girl overcome something (stands up/ fight for her against bullies, or as in the drama Pride helped her overcome another guy) and you see the struggles both the

guy and girl have to face in their relationship (I liked the chemistry in Pride as well between the two main characters- Spoiler: I remember in one scene the main girl character asks the main guys character to hold her tighter (she fears losing him and is confused about her feelings for him and for the guys she is waiting for- I don't want to say anymore incase anyone wants to watch it for themselves :) So I liked the romantic scenes in this drama (somewhat more mature characters/scenes than in a more high school life drama (but I am again open to them)- One drama that I watched that I really enjoyed was called Mars (I again liked the physical styling of both characters - in this drama the bad boy popular characters helps/falls in love with a VERY shy girl/otcast in his class (she is being bullied and was abused by stepfather when young- the setting is in university so the content is more mature I suppose but i really liked how the main male character treated/protected the shy girl and helped her overcome her obstacles,etc.)

So I know I wrote a lot but hopefully someone will understand what it is I am looking for and will have some recommendations for me :) Thanks for the help in advance Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 6:36:50 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 3, 2013 6:42:37 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Hmm...you could try Thank You. In this drama the h is a single mother in a small island village and the H is a successful doctor who comes to the island. There is way more to the story, but I don't want to add too many spoilers. Just know the h is very sweet and the H is much more worldly. He becomes extremely protective of her. If you read more about this drama, just know that it does have an HEA. Another I would rec is Beautiful Days. It is an older drama, but I don't think the styling will turn you off. The H is Lee Byung Hun, so hotness of the H shouldn't be an issue. The H is a rich record exec and the h is a poor orphan who come to Soel looking for her sister. She works for the H in his record store. It definitely has the bad boy/ good girl feel but the H isn't always as protective of the h as I wish. But he does come through in the end.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 7:23:49 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 3, 2013 8:34:48 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. - I've been out of the country on vacation over the past week so I've only seen through episode 6 of Last Cinderella. I plan to catch up this week on all of the dramas I'm following plus plan to add a couple of the good newly airing shows.

ETA: I thought that this show was long dead, but DATV plans to air Kim Hyun Joong's drama City Conquest. Not clear if they plan to just show what was filmed prior to production shutting down or if they plan to complete filming (I'm guessing they are just going to show what has already been filmed).

http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/datv-to-broadcast-kim-hyun-joong-drama-cityconquest/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 11:35:14 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I'm back (and had a 90 message thread to read through and a ton of new shows to watch, thanks guys!).

I took a break from dramas to catch up on reading and reviewing.

I've given up on WAML, I just can't like any of the characters.

The newest shows I'm watching are; Nail Shop Paris - funny, gender bender with a kind male lead. The female lead isn't great so far, mostly a bit pushy, but I think she'll get better soon.

1000 kisses - I love this show! I've only watched 5 episodes and so far I love all the characters, even the cold distant male (once I found out the reason for his distance with the heroine).

Penny Pinchers - this is a movie, anyone else watch it?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 1:06:17 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Just a quick heads-up warning enjoy the first 20 or so eps of 1000 kisses becuase this drama should have been called 100,000 tears instead. Seriously, it goes to he!! in a handbasket really fast and no one is immune. It's so bad. Thank goodness I loved the second lead couple more then the main or I may have been tempted to smash things. Although it isn't great for them either. I'm not saying don't watch. I'm just saying don't let the "cute" beginning fool you. This drama is full of makjang crazy and the HEA's are questionable.

Today's episode of Gu Family Book had one of the best kissing scenes in kdrama. Seriously.

It lasted multiple minutes and after the H kisses the h, she turns around and kisses him right back. People, I know I saw tongue. And especially for D.M., I just want you to know that daddy gumiho is back and he's not all the way evil. He's damaged by the betrayal of his love, but he definitely has feelings for his son. And wants him not to be hurt the way he was. In this episode when he faces off against Kang Chi, Kang Chi says about Yeo Wool what he once said about Seo Hwa. That she is HIS person. That no one can touch her because she is HIS. And he flashes back to that memory. He has tears in his eyes and his pain is all over his face. He is injured in their fight and he goes to see the old monk. He tells him that before he completely loses all his humanity he wants to die and go to where Seo Hwa is. I know that one of the reasons you tuned out was because you didn't want to see daddy as a monster.

Thought you should know that he isn't. He's just a seriously hurt and damaged being with

super-powers. And he's still one of the hottest most compelling kdrama characters EVER! If you tuned out for fear of daddy being ruined, then I reccomend tuning back in. He's still awesome.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 2:51:56 PM PDT Amazon Customer says: Ummmm yeah.... still waiting on Gu to finish before I start but BEST KISS EVER!!!!! *major fan girl sqeeeeeeel* I may have to go ahead and start watching. Also have plans to start King Flower. From what I've read it was a roller coaster ride to the end. I'm glad I didn't watch at the start. My poor fingernails couldn't take it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 4:22:39 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @aly: Yeah, I watched Gu with about 45% subs, but only up to the point the subs stopped.

The kiss is early on in the ep. I really hope I'm not exaggerating and everyone is disapointed, but it really is a goooood kiss. And there is plenty of close up action not just at a distance.

I've been watching Subsitute Princess (King Flower) but I'm not super invested. I definitely ship the h with Terry not Guan Jun, but I'm pretty sure that Guan Jun is supposed to be endgame. And it's obnoxious because every single romantic moment happens with Terry!

They definitely have the best chemistry as well. I've heard some rumblings that I'm not alone in this thought and maybe the writers are hearing this too. But I'm not holding my breath. I haven't mentioned it here because really the drama is kind of a mess, but the Terry/Da Hua pairing is adorable. So I've watched for the cute.

One drama I have started watching (but only 3 eps have aired so far) is Monstar. And I'm really liking it. It's kind of a cross between Dream High and What's Up. The h has just returned to Korea from working with her mother on a sheep farm in New Zealand. There is clearly an issue with her mother in that she won't in any way talk to her ignoring all her calls.

And we see a flash back of a fight with mom concerning something that happened with her dad. But it's all still vague. The H is a bratty idol, who after some bad PR incidents is forced to go to an actual high school and get along. The second lead is the class president (He's the hot roomate and other high jumper in To The Beautiful You) and he has some past connection to the h that he remembers but she doesn't. They all go to school together and the h's aunt, who she is staying with, is their music teacher. There is clearly an "in" crowd, which Class President belongs to and that crown picks on this one poor kid in class. It's terrible really. And the h agrees, she stands up for him the first day. This puts her at odds with that crowd, but CP always stands up for her. The H and h have a run in where he mistakes her for an obsessed fan and when he learns the truth he tries to make it up. But she doesn't care about him. She knows nothing of Korean idols and it drives him CRAZY that she doesn't get that he's a STAR! He is definitely smitten with her, but she currently favors CP. The H and CP also have a past connection but it's still very vague too. They don't exactly seem to be enemies, but there is definitely bad blood there. They're very competitive and both are now

interested in the same girl. There is some great music and cute scenes but it's all intercut with some serious themes of bullying, family problems, obsessed fans, dark history. It's really good and so far I like both guys a lot. Although the H is always shooting himself in the foot with the h because of his pride and vanity. Like I said, only three eps currently up. And I have no idea why but it seems like this only has one epiode a week but both Viki and Dramafever are subbing. It also is a shorter drama at 12 episodes. Anyway it's worth checking out I think.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 7:17:42 PM PDT luvnlife says: wow.. busy room today. I like it!

Ranting Time.... Substitute Princess/Big Flower (Spoilers Ahead) ------------------------------------------------------------------What just happened? Worse/Boring ending ever. Yes it was a HEA for my Team Terry... more chemistry, more angst, and better suited for the h. What a boring ending. After reading "The End" at the bottom of the screen, I thought that with the original ending she must have ended up with GJ. I mean come on... the airport scene. It was cute and the friends were all cheering when GJ showed up. Even during the episode, GJ and DH never had that "friend" talk. It was just weird. So much more screen time with GJ. The writers must have changed their minds. To add a montage to the end and then just say "The End." No story ark. No kiss. No dialogue between the h and H... just a voiceover from a previous recorded conversation.

It really didn't feel like the last episode. I don't recommend anyone investing their time unless you are prepared to see "The End" at the bottom of the screen alerting you that "Yes, that in fact is in the ending just in case you are wondering what just happened."

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 7:29:30 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: I wish I was surprised by the crappy ending to Substitute Princess. But really the whole drama felt very WTF to me. The story seemed to have little direction and characters seemed to act in ways that didn't make sense with past behavior with no explanation. It was just weird with its only saving grace being cute chemistry between the h and the second lead.

I'm glad they made Terry the H in the end, but it sounds like it was handled exactly as what it was...a tacked on change to the story to satisfy the majority of viewers. I'll watch the end, but at least now I'll know for sure not to expect much.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 7:56:30 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: welcome back Reader123, and happy watching :)

Rashell can you tell me starting with which episode does papa Gu make his appearance again?

Because that's the episode I'll start with, when I have more time to check this show out again.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 8:01:19 PM PDT luvnlife says: @Rashell... I agree with you. I'm not sure why I'm all worked up at the ending because I didn't invest too much into this. (Crammed in 3/4 of the series in a few days while fast forwarding). There are so few Tdramas I like out there.... another bad one to add to the pile.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 8:21:51 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: You see his red eyes glow in ep 12 but don't actually see him in all his hotness until ep 13. Once you star watching again, let me know if you have any plot questions. I'll be happy to fill you in so you don't have to watch any eps without daddy. :) @luvnlife: I'm the same with Tdrama. There are only a couple that I really connected with Summer's Desire and Autumn's Concerto (maybe I need to stick to Tdramas with seasons in the title). But the rest just seem kind of silly at times and don't seem to have very deep characters or stories.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 3, 2013 11:17:49 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Grr, 1,00o kisses is already making me kinda mad what with the main lady wavering on whether or not to leave her cheating hubby. the second couple is a lot more fun, maybe I could skip through to watch only them?

I just started watching Gu Family, OMG, is this the best drama evah???

I'm not even done with the first episode and I am crazy for every character, even the sorta cool head Gisaeng!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 4, 2013 4:48:28 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 4, 2013 4:52:05 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. - I am enjoying the romance between the H/h in Gu Family - the h is a great kicka$$ character (despite my fears, Suzy's acting has been fine). Their romance really begins starting with episode 10.

ETA: I'm also really enjoying the OST in Gu Family. Not the same song over and over.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 4, 2013 5:33:09 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Not trying to spoil, but be ready for tears in the second half of ep two. The couple from ep one are the parents of the H not the main couple. But I still love daddy and mom and want them to get another chance!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 4, 2013 9:04:47 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - Oh no, I got all teary eyed because of her brother's hanging and Dam's suicide. It is so compelling, glad I waited, because having to watch this week by week would have been torture!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 4, 2013 10:33:33 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer happy watching, just don't get too disappointed when the story of the parents falls apart in the second half of episode 2, unfortunately. Rashell when I start it again, with the ep when papa Gu reappears, I'll tell you so you can fill me in on missing plot :) Now onto episode 3 of Shark, it was so good and at the same time that ending scene with the H left me with my jaw hanging open. The adult H's character is definitely dark/cold and shrouded in mystery. I get the feeling that this show is going to be a very intense suspense/romance/drama. On the other hand, I'm glad that the adult H/h have great chemistry, I loved when he hugged her. The poor h thinks that the H is dead and has been for 10 years.

Dating Agency Cyrano continues to be great as well. After I watched the new episode of Shark, I directly followed it by the new episode of Dating Agency Cyrano, because I badly needed the lightness and cuteness.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 4, 2013 10:37:21 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.:Crap, I'm doing it the opposite way. I just finshed Cyrano and am starting Shark.

Wish I'd seen your post first.

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Posted on Jun 4, 2013 7:52:41 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Started watching Monstar aka Perverts and Poops, so far it is super funny and just about perfect. Anyone else watching this?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 4, 2013 7:59:42 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I'm watching and also really liking it. I did a quick plot synopsis a few posts ago. I like the light tone mixed with deeper darker themes. Love the plucky h, the bratty idol H and the extremely HOT second lead. Good drama so far!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jun 5, 2013 12:04:09 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - the bratty idol reminds me a lot of Cha Chi Soo from Flower Boy Ramyun.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 5, 2013 5:22:45 AM PDT luvnlife says: Watching Heartless City and Shark back to back... now that is some deep/dark stuff. I am enjoying how fast paced Heartless City is. I enjoyed the Doc's son interaction with the "little sister/convenience store clerk." The way he pulled the knife on her. I hope they get more screen time really soon so their relationship can develop. I like the lightness and fun of Cyrano but having a tough time feeling the "spark" between the two leads. Still a laugh out loud show to watch. Last week of WAML... will it be a fail or a big big epic fail?!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 5, 2013 9:04:10 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Yeah, he does have some similarity to Chi Soo. He's clueless about feelings and truly can't fathom why the h doesn't jump at the chance to spend time with him. He's also clearly got mommy issues that are still a mystery. He definitely can't understand why he cares so much about this girl, and when she doesn't do what he thinks she should (love him) he acts out. Which of course just makes her dislike him more. But you still root for him because you can see that his feelings are real, he just doesn't know how to express them. luvnlife: I did the same thing and must agree. Shark is edgy dark while Heartless City is deep down gritty dark. I think next episode is the turning point. I'm preparing for Kyung Mi to die because I know that it must be coming. But it's going to break my heart and I can't even begin to imagine how Hyung Min will deal with it. He's already willing to cross lines, but I imagine

this will mean he'll obliterate them to get revenge for her. I'm expecting both Shark and Heartless City to get crazy dark in the next few episodes. Good thing Cyrano is so cute and light. I'll have to follow D.M.'s lead and watch it last to give me a pick me up.

And Gu had another pretty strong episode yesterday. A bunch of secrets came out and Kang Chi continues to be awesome and make all the right choices. But I'm worried for daddy. He seems to keep stepping closer and closer to the dark side no matter how he fights it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 5, 2013 9:46:42 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: luvnlife, you're brave! lol, after watching Shark I needed the lightness that is Cyrano Dating Agency. By the way, I've watched ep 3 of Heartless City, and I'm more interested in the show now that the H/h finally had some interaction. I smiled when she offered him the cute bandaids (H/h have strong chemistry). Definitely reminded me of Bastien and Chloe from "Black Ice", except that this h is even sweeter than Chloe and more innocent.

Yes Rashell, take my advice always have something light lined up to watch after Shark or Heartless City for that matter. I've also watched a bit of Monstar.

I've noticed that when interesting K-dramas start, they seem to start in batches lol.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 5, 2013 10:49:49 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I finished watching All About My Romance, overall a generally angst free rom/com. Nothing ground breaking and as expected HEAs all round. On a positive note, second female lead never really became nasty or hateful. The drama did have the usual H/h breaking up for a time and several time jumps at the end. A good drama to watch at the same time as a stressful melodrama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 5, 2013 10:57:55 AM PDT Picky User says: You're absolutely right that k-dramas are almost like romance books. As for recommendations, I'm going to break mine down into a few categories: Younger audience favorites (aka main characters are high school): You're Beautiful. Loved this. Ending is a little strange, but honestly, all K-drama endings suck because they end really fast leaving you unsatisfied.

Playful Kiss.

Princess Hours aka Goong aka Palace. Really enjoyed this, but this one was so popular that they increased hte number of episodes, whichi s always a disaster. For those who don't know, K-dramas are on a live-shoot schedule. This means that they watch the ratings and will increase/decrease the number of episodes according to public opinion. Sounds like a good

idea but not really because they don't add to the ending, but add to the angst in the middle.

Adult dramas: My Princess All About Eve. An oldie, but what a goodie.

Last Scandal of My Life Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 5, 2013 11:26:40 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Last 4 episodes of Gu Family have been good. My only complaints with the show are with the villain (so few drama can do a great villain - dramas need to take lessons from The Princess' Man and Bridal Mask) and that they appear to be wasting CJ my making her the usual petty second female lead. While I believe the H/h HEA is assured, the drama also needs to redeem the H's mother such that she and the H's father are given a HEA. For those not watching the drama here is the kiss scene from episode 17 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-R16QNlaOs Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 5, 2013 1:14:05 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 5, 2013 4:06:45 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Cyrano ep 4 was great! I really want cute little Ah Rang to get his girl, but I do feel sorry for his idol friend. And this is clearly a parallel to Il Rok's past, but I'm not quite sure how "Master" fits into that past. He can't be Watson because I think Il Rok would recognize his best friend. Maybe a younger brother? Who blames Il Rok for whatever bad thing happened to Watson? I'm definitely curious. I'm not really sure how I fee about a romance between Il Rok and Min Young. I'm not totally opposed, but I'm not completely sold yet either. I kind of like her with Master. Although that's probably my Chunderella bias showing through. And I like that Moo Jin is clearly starting to crush on the cute new waitress. It's good to see that even though they thought they were robots, none of them are immune to love. It will also be interesting to see what they do with Yoon Yi Sul now that she's back in Il Rok's life. I like this drama. It's cute and light with a bit of mystery woven in to keep things interesting.

Shark ep 4 was also great in a totally different way. How much do I love the h's sweet husband Joon Young. He adores everything about her, and wants nothing more then for her to be okay. He's darling and my heart already hurts for him when Yi Soo decides to reveal himself. And Yi Soo is such a dark character. It hurts to see the righteous teenager in the much more jaded adult man. He's trying so hard to stick to his revenge, but you can see the little knife twists when he sees Hae Woo. The pull of his revenge is still stronger then his feelings for her, but how long will that be true when she's now in his sights every day. And how evil is her grandfather? We talk about kdarma villains done right and this I think is an example. His face to the world is really just a mask for the cruelty and evil lurking below the surface. But even Hae Woo is fooled. Her father is weak and spoiled, but she'll not be surprised to learn of his bad deeds. But Grandpa's true nature is going to be very painful. His

love for her is real. But his willingness to destroy anyone else that crosses him is just as real.

It's so twisty and good. Really liking this one too!

ETA: I've now finished ep 4 of Heartless City as well. I thought I was prepared, but nope I didn't see the "big twist" coming. Events that I expected did happen, and they hurt as much as I expected and then some. The impact is far reaching. We're finally getting to the "real" story, but now I'm even less sure how this is going to play out. I don't want to spoil until everyone has had a chance to watch. But I'm dying to discuss. So please post once you've watched.

This show is CRAZY! Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 5, 2013 6:21:00 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Another drama I plan to check out when it premieres in August. While the premise doesn't sound that great, I am a fan of Joo Won and Moon Chae Won (her character in The Princess' Man remains my favorite TV drama h). I'm not sure how Joo Won has time for all of his activities: a weekly show, a play, a film and now a TV drama - he must never sleep. http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/06/moon-chae-won-set-to-romance-joo-won-in-greenscalpel/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 5, 2013 7:27:11 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @reader123: I'm actually more excited about the second lead Joo Sang Wook with Moon Chae Won. The concept of a romance when Joo Won's character has the mental capacity of a child is just weird and kind of gross.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 5, 2013 7:51:32 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 5, 2013 7:53:20 PM PDT luvnlife says: @Rashell... whew! AMAZING episode 4 of Heartless City. AWESOME! I'll hold off with you on getting into the gritty details in case others have it queued up. Like you, I wasn't surprised at one part but the other part was a bit of a surprise. Love this show. The scenes are done so perfect. I was so emotional all show. I too wonder how this is going to play out. I had guesses before but now I'm not so sure if I am right. I'll circle back in a day or two. I would love to hear your theory on where the leads are headed.

When a Man Loves Episode #19 -------------------------------------------------One more episode tomorrow and it is the end. Episode #19 was the calm before the storm and it jammed in a lot for one episode. MD tells TH about his long lost brother. It takes a little coaxing but TH investigates and finds out the truth. MD has a bloody leg and TH tries to

ignore helping her but in the end he can't help himself. TH meets with JH's real dad and they have a heart to heart. The right hand man wakes up. The guy who 'tried to kill him' confesses that he is sorry and that he was stealing money from TH. The three x-gangsters reconcile. JH learns that he has misjudged TH. The other woman proposes marriage to TH and he accepts.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 6, 2013 7:52:27 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 6, 2013 8:02:25 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: It only took 25 episodes, but the birth secret (or at least part of it) is now out on You're the Best Lee Soon Shin. While mom has improved (I still haven't forgiven her for her early treatment of LSS), grandma has stepped up her act to become the worst grandma ever and bio mom continues to vie for the worst mom ever award (truly clueless as to why LSS might be upset to learn she is adopted as she gets Mi Ryung as her mom - in her mind a major win).

One of the most narcissistic woman ever in kdrama. I thought the middle sister took a major step backwards in likeability but she was the only one who showed any common sense by indicating that perhaps DNA testing was in order (but was of course ignored by all). Please show lets do some DNA testing so we can move on from the dad plot, as it became obvious that bio mom has no plans to confess that dad is not the father. The lead H continues his obsessed/caring attitude, but must say that so far the lead h seems completely indifferent to him. Hopefully the romances (which are really this shows strong point) will heat up as we enter the second half of the series.

ETA - Green Scalpel - I am hoping that the pre-information on this show is wrong (like it was for WAML) and worst case Joo Won's character is like the H in Protect the Boss.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 6, 2013 10:54:08 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 6, 2013 10:55:29 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I really liked the first episode of I Hear Your Voice. The back story is great. I liked that the H (but am not entirely sure if he is the h's love interest as the Dramawiki correlation chart showed loveliness from the h to both the H and the second male lead) crush on the h began when he was 8 and the h was a high school student. Not sure why they decided to make Yoon Sang Hyun look like a nerd (including glasses), but did think he looked younger than when he was Oska (Secret Garden). Way too many good dramas currently airing.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 6, 2013 11:21:45 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell and lovnlife, I watched episode 4 of Heartless City last night, this episode made the plot clearer, and I didn't expect some of the twists. I didn't really understand why "the friend" of the heroine got killed. I also didn't expect the fiancee to go crazy, even though he's calm, because how else can you explain what he's doing to the h? It's a good thing that the H will be

there, and hopefully he'll know and protect her.

Rashell about Shark, I agree. I think the H in Shark is probably one of the darkest H's I've come across in a drama, if not the darkest. I also felt really bad for the h's husband, because she's clearly still in love with the H, even though she thinks he's been dead for 12 years. The H is already ruthlessly carrying out his revenge, but we can still see some tiny tiny cracks with the h still being his soft spot. I also wonder what the red blood circle means? Does it mean "what goes around comes around"?

As for Dating Agency Cyrano, I continue to really enjoy it as well, but as Rashell said I'm not feeling the sizzle from the main couple. However it's a good light show, that has a good plot and is entertaining, and I'm enjoying the side love lines as well. I like that the really cold one (2nd member of Cyrano) is starting to fall for the waitress in the restaurant. I'm also interested in the younger one's story (3rd member of Cyrano), now that he and the client like the same girl.

Reader123 I completely agree, it seems like too many good shows are airing at the same time.

I'm going to watch the first two eps of "I Hear Your Voice" soon. I don't even know when I'll have time to pick GFB again lol.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 6, 2013 12:25:44 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. Finally caught up on Playful Kiss/Love In Tokyo. I do think this version is closely following the Korean version, but due to the shorter episode length (50 minutes versus the Korean 65 minutes) doesn't include all of the same scenes. I'm not surprised that the H quickly cleared up the misunderstanding. He has always been about keeping the h orbiting around him. Whenever she makes an attempt to move on, he immediately puts forth the effort to get her back to worshipping him. For example, at the graduation party when she said she going to find someone better, he kissed her and when she and her father moved out, he started going to tennis practice. Only when he truly fears that she might move on does he admit his feelings (the 3rd kiss - still several episodes away). Second kiss should be in next few episodes.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 6, 2013 12:59:36 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Ep 4 of Heartless City was crazy. My mind was totally blown. I think they killed off the h's "sister" in order to put more pressure on Doctor's Son and to try to put a stop the the Special Unit tasked with breaking up this drug ring. The boyfriend is definitely in "slow burn" mode.

His crazy is definitely more controlled then, say the partner who completely broke down, but it's scarier in that now he has nothing holding him back from breaking rules and crossing lines to get his revenge; including using his dead girlfriend's innocent little sister. And now we know that his target is completely the wrong person. It's crazy that the h is going to put herself in such danger to catch someone that is really on the side of the good-guys. I suppose that the higher ups aren't willing to expose Doctor's Son as an undercover since he's so deep

in and obviously the more people who know the more likely he is to get caught. But still.

They'll have two agents working to oppose eachother instead of helping eachother. But this show is so gritty and violent. It's what I expect the real drug cartels are like. I like that it's something different. And I can't wait for the H and h to meet. She's totally going to fall for him thinking he's a bad guy.

I also really liked the first ep of I Can Hear Your Voice. I love how the H's whole purpose has been to find the h so that he can protect her. And I love how she's kind of reluctantly righteous. She does the right thing inspite of herself. And the other H being a total goody, goody dork is hilarious. He so opposite of the outwardly uncaring and jaded h. Some great characters here and an interesting mystery right from the beginning.

Right now there are too many good dramas. But that kind of makes me happy. Things felt pretty slumpy there for a while.

I do think that the circle in Shark represents things coming "full circle", so yeah "what goes around comes aroung" or "karma".

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 6, 2013 3:29:48 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - Agreed, I think that's why want them together as a couple by the end of the show, the other guy is nice, but he still hangs out with the meany bullies and he does the minimal to help them out, espeically that poor kid, Radio. I just loved it when she joined in to his singing.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 6, 2013 3:46:55 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: I agree about Monstar. I'm still in the idol boy cornor, but I can see the pull toward the OM too. And your reason is why I can't be on his side, he's part of the bully group.

And even though we haven't seem him bully anyone, he certainly hasn't tried to stop it except for with the h. The treatment of Radio just kills me. Breaks my heart.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 6, 2013 5:17:59 PM PDT luvnlife says: Heartless City... yes unfortunately the big sis had to die to get things personal between the cop and Doc's son. Plus it brings up a lot of future angst between h and H. Now the cop is very invested in bringing the Doc's son down. The h and cop have parallel emotions right now. Eventually they'll have opposite emotions. The cop is going to become blind with rage.

It is going to be very interesting how the h interacts with the H. The previews hint at her trying to seduce him but that will backfire. Plus with her getting attacked in the storage room... that might be hard to let her emotions go. I hope this upcoming week brings us some screen time between h and H. Can't wait for them to meet again in his world.

I really like the dark adult themes in this show... the knife scenes with no emotion, the H's friend being the playboy, prostitution, the h getting attacked in the storage room. These are all such shockers to Kdramas... very unexpected. I like.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 6, 2013 5:49:38 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - I think Radio will help him get the heroine to like him, he'll probably help Radio stand up to the bullies or to perform for an audience, something adorable.

This show Heartless City sounds super brutal, like I'd need a silly Japanese rom-com to follow it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 6, 2013 5:56:39 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 6, 2013 5:58:54 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yup Rashell it also kind of makes me happy that we have so many good shows to follow :) I agree that Heartless City is shaping out to be a kind of crazy, suspenseful drama/romance show. Same with Shark.

I too have just watched episode 1 of "I Hear Your Voice", and this show too is off to a really good start. The way the story was set up, and the H/h connection ever since they were children, is very interesting. I too love that our mind-reader H has been searching for the h all this time because he wants to protect her (after what happened to them in the past). I really like our H, I just didn't expect that he'd still be in high-school, even though I knew that he would be younger than h. So he's 19? I also didn't expect them to make second male lead so goofy, lol. The h is kind of cold, but you always feel her vulnerability and she always ends up doing the right thing despite her fear. I hope that this show will stay good. Oh and I noticed that both H and second male lead were in Secret Garden.

As for Monstar, I fairly like it but I don't feel invested in any of the characters yet.

Reader123, yes I agree with you about Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo. It seems that in all versions, the hero just can't let the heroine move on. It's like every-time she decides to try and move on, he does something to set her back to being hopelessly in love. I think he wants her love and he cares for her, but he hasn't admitted it to himself yet because he's so cold. I think tomorrow's episode we'll have the 2nd kiss.

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@Jennifer: Yeah, Heartless City is super brutal. It is very much like a cable show here on the violence scale. Not so much on the sex scale...not yet anyway.

Ep 2 of I Can Hear Your Voice was also very good. I like this drama even though I'm not sure about the romantic element. I don't know that romance is going to be a main element here.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 7, 2013 6:09:32 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Re: Monstar - I did like that the h called the OM on pretending not to notice that Radio was being bullied. I actually don't like the OM, not because of anything he has done but because for some reason he reminds me of the OM in Shut Up Flower Boy Band who I hated (also completely hated his sister - thought she threw the H under the bus and was pleased when the band crashed and burned - she was never committed to the band, just treated like an experiment/toy - best ending for me would have been if the OM/sister's company had gone bankrupt). So appears I have somehow transferred my OM hatred from SUFFB to this show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 7, 2013 9:03:36 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @reader123: Ha! I do that with my love. See I have a soft spot for the OM because he was in To The Beautiful You as the other high jumper with the sweet little sister. He was kind of a conflicted character, but in the end chose the right side. And it's why I am shipping the h in Cyrano with Master, because I loved Lee Chun Hee in Smile, You and that love just transfers onto the new character. I've noticed my hatred only seems to extend to the next character when it's the girls. I think the hotness of the guy makes me able to look passed former jerky characters. I'm shallow like that. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 7, 2013 9:58:06 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Don't get me started on my hatred of kdrama OW. It's unusual for me to hate a second male lead, but I sure hated the OM in SUFBB (and now apparently Monstar).

I am enjoying Cyrano. Lots of familiar faces. I think Jo Yoon Woo (Ah Rang) is the first actor who has appeared in two different "flower boy" shows - I loved his character in Flower Boy Ramyum Shop and Hong Jong Hyun (Moo Jin) was I think the only character who, with his h, got a clear HEA in Jeon Woo Chi (I know the H/h certainly didn't seem to get one). I do like Lee Chun Hee, he was a fun character in Smile You - I actually think he looks a lot like Lee Hee Joon.

On the gossip side, did you see that Lee Min Jung is getting married in August to Lee Byung Hun. Seems like so few kdrama stars are married.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 7, 2013 4:47:34 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Awww good for them. They're a beautiful couple. I think Baek Ji Young (singer on almost every ost) and Jung Suk Won (Rooftop Prince, Haeundae Lovers) are getting married this month. It's like the opposite of the other couple. She's the Noona by nine years. But they're adorable!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 7, 2013 5:58:58 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 episode 10 of Playful Kiss was so good, have you watched it yet? This episode reminded me of why this version is my favorite, so far. I really like that Naoki is showing his feelings more, even though he does it subtly. I loved when he hugged her in front of the hospital when she was crying. The second kiss happened in this episode too, cute.

Rashell I watched episode 2 of "I Hear Your Voice", and I liked that we got some H/h interaction. I liked that he told her straight out that he reads minds, but she still doesn't know who he is. I thought she skated really close to the line of unlikable in this episode, but her character quickly recovered and earned back the viewer's liking. My favorite character so far is the H. I see some similarity between this show and Cyrano Dating Agency, in that it seems like it will be about the cases the three leads take on. However I hope that the focus will be on the leads and their drama/suspense/romance story. So I'm interested to see what will happen next, and hopefully this show won't disappoint.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 7, 2013 7:19:02 PM PDT luvnlife says: Thanks Taz and Rashell... I like hearing the every day kdrama gossip.

When a Man Loves: Final Episode ----------------------------------------------------I thought the show ended better than expected. It was still messy but the actors had fun with this episode. Everyone had a HEA. H was stood up at his wedding from ow while the h looked on and was the last guest to leave the wedding. H went home and chuckled to himself probably thinking "I just don't understand women." The purple haired man summed it up best to the ow "TS will never know how much you loved and sacrificed for him." The right hand man turned himself in and went back to jail. Two years in the future he came back out of jail while JH and the left hand man met him at the gate with tofu (Koreans believe eating Tofu after leaving prison ensures that you don't go back.) They had a fun scene as 'brothers.' TS became head of Golden Tree again and bought the h's family bookstore. MD returned from the USA after two years and wrote messages back and forth to the H on the chalkboard at the bookstore. They were pretty cute. In the end, they started over exactly where they started... at

the bookstore.

The two funny cliches I thought were funny were when TS was talking to his brother Roy on the phone. The conversations was over but TS just hung up without saying good bye. His brother said "hello hello."... in typical KDrama fashion someone hangs up without saying good bye. The other part I thought was funny was when TS was reintroduced to the Golden Tree group. His one side kick referred to the "right-hand guy" as "right-hand guy"... just like us viewers refer to him.

Yes this show was messy with a lot of sloppy parts which still don't make sense. In the end, this story was about love, forgiveness and redemption. Hopefully SSH makes another drama soon... gonna miss him!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 7, 2013 7:45:14 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: My feelings about WAML are probably best left mostly unwritten. But I think the fact that we ended right back at the beginning speaks for itself. Nothing changed in 20 episodes. The h is still unlikable and it still makes no sense that the H is so obsessed with her. I really really wish SSH would chose a rom/com for his next drama. His charm really shines in those classic rom/com hero types. See My Princess for a perfect example.

I also thought this episode of Tokyo Kiss was a good one. The hero finally genuinely appreciated the h. And expressed it. The back hug was sweet. The bedtime talk was the most open I've ever heard from this H. And the sleep kiss was so full of tenderness. Very good episode!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 7, 2013 8:47:32 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I agree that episode 10 of Playful Kiss/Love In Tokyo was very good - H really seemed to open up to the h (as much as his personality allowed). This version definitely has the potential to be my favorite. While the h is by far my favorite (sweet but not unintelligent or overly stalkerish), I'm not yet sure if the H will surpass Joe Cheng's version (he was really a great husband in the last 5 episodes of They Kiss Again). lovnlife - thanks for all of the recaps of WAML - glad to hear that the ending wasn't a total WTH - from the few episodes I had watched, I had expected this drama to end in death and destruction...

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 7, 2013 9:55:59 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says:

I'm watching episode 4 of Gu Family, I looooooovvvvve it! Also really liking Monstar, the heroine is so feisty and honest, she's no Daphne needing to be rescued all the time.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 8, 2013 2:27:11 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. - I finally watched episodes 7 & 8 of Last Cinderella (I still haven't figured out how many episodes this drama is going to have - usually Japanese are pretty short with only 11 13 episodes, but Dramawiki is still indicating TBA). I'm glad Miki found out about her lying/cheating husband - too bad it looks like she is going to forgive him and her supposedly best friend for their affair (despite what they tell Miki it was an affair - he would have if he could have). I was also glad that she figured out the guy from the Host Club was playing her would have been much better if he hadn't been, but I guess they needed to make him a bad guy so that Miki ends up back with the lying/cheating husband. Loved that Miki's MIL was completely over her head in handling the household chores - it will hopefully make her a little kinder to Miki (but since we are talking a MIL, probably not). I'm still not 100% sure whether the h will end up with the H or the OM, but at this point I have no real reason to doubt that it's going to be the H (other than on occasion the h/OM give off a OTP vibe). I do expect a lot of angst once the h realizes that the H started out playing her for his step-sister. The H's back story was what I expected.

Rashell - do you think the writer/director are playing us with the wedding photo's of the H/h in Hundred Year Inheritance? I will probably be shocked if they actually get married (but extremely angry at the writer/director if they don't). Still need to catch up on this show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 8, 2013 3:21:17 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @reader123: I don't know. In any other "family" drama, I'd say that they would get married.

This one I doubt it. I'm sure something will ruin it. This drama is truly 50 hours of my life I could have found better use for. It's just ridiculous. I love the actors in the OTP, but even they aren't enough to save this mess of a show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 8, 2013 7:56:38 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 8, 2013 8:40:47 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 I agree, I feel bad for Miki. The reason I watch this show is because I like the H/h and second male lead story, and that's it. Edited to add: I've watched ep 9, and it was a good episode with a beautiful love scene between H/h. Everything was going right until the end when Sakura found out why Hiroto had originally approached her. Tachibana also sincerely loves her.

Rashell I didn't know that you were watching Playful Kiss as well! It's nice that several of us

on this thread are following the same shows. Your review of HYI makes me glad that I dropped it early on.

The shows I'm following are: Shark Heartless/Cruel City Dating Agency Cyrano I Hear Your Voice Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo Last Cinderella (casually following) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 9, 2013 7:36:27 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 9, 2013 5:15:40 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: AYI Spoiler - Yep CW left SY standing at the altar - at this point I expect the writer will have her go back to the ex-husband or the infamous H/h don't see each other until the last minute of episode 50 when they accidentally run into each other and can only stand there and stare (the classic k-drama ending). Another k-drama where the description never matched that plot - no heart warming family drama, etc.

ETA: However, it was enjoyable to see the EMIL in jail and the H's mom have to face the consequences of her actions. But I'm sure everything will be forgiven of everyone soon.

As it relates to You're the Best Lee Soon Shin, I think the only real mystery of this show is why didn't the middle sister tell LSS years ago that she was adopted. Given the middle sister's complete hatred and jealousy of LSS it seems realistic that she would have told her years ago in a jealous rant. I guess since the writer had no more members left of the older generation to make unlikable, she was forced to turn to the younger generation to find someone else to make unlikable.

I also liked episode 2 of I Hear Your Voice - I thought it had a lot of humor mixed with the somewhat serious.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 9, 2013 7:21:27 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: AHYI is the worst drama. CW may be the weakest drama h ever. She stayed in an abusive relationship for three years, has let everyone treat her like crap, and now can't even choose her own happiness when it's right in front of her. It's beyond ridiculous! How can you root for someone who does nothing to fight for themselves? SY is awesome. Except for two episodes where he "misunderstood" the h, which if she could ever speak for herself wouldn't have happened, he's done nothing but try to find his own life and happiness. It's just too bad he picked such a spineless girl to love. She doesn't deserve him!!

Monstar was cute this week, though I kind of softened toward OM this week over the bratty idol who was extra bratty this week. OM owned his feelings for the h to the idol. He gave

him fair warning and idol totally tried to embarrass him with the h. What saved him a little for me was that he was clearly acting out of jealousy. OM also called the bully group on their behavior a little and he's clearly distancing himself from them. The misfits are starting to come together more too. This is a cute light feel good drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 10, 2013 10:37:45 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 10, 2013 10:40:02 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I'm actually not surprised that CW did not get married to SY, this is typical k-drama fare with the H/h never marrying without permission (no matter what their age). I can only think of two instances where the k-drama H/h got married without family permission (The Princess' Man and Secret Garden) and CW in no way compares to those strong women. I really don't think HYI has gotten any worst, it's always bad (even at its most addictive, it was very poorly written). I do plan to avoid any future dramas by the writer (Ku Hyun Sook).

I'm probably most disappointed by the direction that You're the Best Lee Soon Shin has gone in. The three romances looked so promising early on but have gone absolutely nowhere for episodes on end. So far almost the entire show has been about the birth secret and how incredibly horrible moms and grandmas can be (and now apparently sisters). Similar to HYI, I think the writer lost direction on where the drama was suppose to go.

A few more k-drama-ism: * K-drama folk never have "medicine" on hand - when needed this "cure-all" must be obtained from the store. * K-drama folk rarely call for an ambulance to take a sick person to the hospital, usually are "run" to the hospital on someone's back. * K-drama folk have a soup that cures hangovers.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 10, 2013 11:05:28 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: I agree that the character hasn't changed from the beginning and that is my problem with HIY. No one has grown, changed, learned anything. It is and always has been bad writting. But the cute between the leads used to be enough to make it worth watching.

But not anymore. Such a bad drama.

I also agree about Soon Shin. I really liked all three pairings and instead the show is focusing on the horrible birth secret and the horrible parents. It's awful and not at all the shows strong point. I'm hoping we're just getting it out of the way. But it's gone on too long now. I need a change in direction soon back to the cute!!

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taz-mania (Reader123) says: I thought episode 19 of Gu Family Book was very good, with the h continuing to be strong and devoted to the H. I hope this drama doesn't go the normal k-drama route with the H/h having to breakup before they get their HEA. I'm also don't think that the H will have to kill his father as I'm expecting the H's mother to stab herself with the wooden knife to save the H's father (and the mother/father getting their HEA in the afterlife). I guess that a lot can still happen in the final 5 episodes.

After watching episode 10 Itazura no Kiss/Love in Tokyo, I did go back and watch parts of the Taiwanese version It Started With a Kiss/They Kiss Again. While the h is sometimes very hard to watch (at times way too embarrassing) and the H's jealousy is not pretty, overall it's a great drama with 43 sometimes extremely hot kisses - probably the most of any drama (most occur in They Kiss Again). This drama is the only Taiwanese rom/com that I really like (in addition to the three Taiwanese melodramas Autumn's Concerto, Summer's Desire and Mars).

Here's why Joe Cheng will probably remain my favorite H of all the Itazura no Kiss versions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isjwq-tvwCU Includes a portion of one of my favorite scenes from the drama (:10 - 1:30) - H is wearing shirt h had bought him years ago and his office is decorated with all the items h has given him over the years (including her original love letter). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v7fwOBraDk Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 11, 2013 9:17:40 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I might have to watch the Taiwanese version of Itazura no Kiss. I found the h in the korean version adorkable, but the hero was just too cold and distant.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 11, 2013 9:46:41 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123, I've watched the k-version Playful Kiss, and I've watched most of the anime (which I fairly liked), now I'm watching the J-version (which I like) of the manga, but I think I'll have to check "ISWAK and TKA" too :) I've watched episode 5 of Dating Agency Cyrano, and it was good but I felt really bad for Ahrang (3rd member). I wanted him to truthfully confess to the girl, instead of letting her go to their client. I hope that the focus will not just be on new clients' stories, but on the leads themselves. Also some of the background concerning the leader of Cyrano and the owner of the restaurant is starting to come to light. I continue to really enjoy when the h was talks to Moojin, the coldest one, it's always funny. I think his love story might be starting.

I've watched episode 5 of Shark, and it was great. This show is intense. I don't understand why the dark H is using the h to uncover what happened 12 years ago though, is it because he doesn't want her to hate him when he takes her father and grandfather down? Anyways I didn't expect that kiss in the end, it was beautiful and intense because of the sad/intense

emotional context. I'm hoping against hope that our H/h here will get a happy ending, despite the odds. I also have to add that I loved how Jun/Yi Soo sent his sister that microscope gift that she wanted, the h and his younger sister are his only soft spots.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 11, 2013 10:03:35 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - don't get me wrong - this H is also cold in keeping with the source manga (for the most part the director's intent was to remain faithful to the manga and does end the drama at the same point as the manga - which was unfinished due to the manga writer's death).

However, I didn't find the H as stone faced and thought he teased and tormented the h a lot more than his Korean counterpart. There are several scenes where it is obvious that while the H is cold, he is never really indifferent to the h as he is always aware of her and what she's doing. There are parts of the show that I found hard to watch because the h was soooo d-u-mb and stalkerish. I thought the last 5 episodes of They Kiss Again were the best as the H seems to final figure out how to deal with the h and becomes a good husband.

I've read that the late writer based the manga on her own love story - I'm hoping that her husband wasn't really like that. The final episode of They Kiss Again does have a tribute to the writer.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 11, 2013 10:37:12 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I just wanted to chime in that the Taiwan version of Itazura na Kiss is still my favorite. And that does mostly have to do with Joe Chen as the H. While he's still a cold character, Joe was able to convey that while outwardly unaffected by events and the h, inside was a whole different story. And I loved the second season where they both finally figure it out. She becomes a little more independent and he realizes how much he needs her to help him be human. And how much he just loves her. Plus their kisses were fabulous!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 11, 2013 11:31:42 AM PDT jak says: Don't post often, but have to chime in with the mention of They Kiss Again, the sequel to Taiwanese drama It Started With a Kiss. I love, love They Kiss Again, and only tolerate ISWAK, mainly because of what others have said, the too one-sided, stalkerish behavior of hm, which is a part of the story, but too cringe worthy and embarrassing to watch too much of.

I thought They Kiss Again (besides having an astonishing number of kisses and bed scenes) really showed the growth and maturation of the couple. The h becomes strong enough to voice her complaints about their relationship and SPOILER! SPOILER! Even leave him when she feels she must.

The H on the otherhand actually gets jealous (I always felt he never viewed the OM in ISWAK as a real serious threat), and urges the h to not be as dependent on him, but at the same time helps her understand how much she means to him.

Both the leads' acting is sublime, as is Winnie's direction, and Ariel Lin as the h is wonderful, betraying all the insecurity, passion and heartbreak of a young love. I also like the fact that the show doesn't shy away from showing, hinting at often, the more more steamer side of love, this is more a real relationship then shown in ISWAK. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 11, 2013 11:54:04 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Hmm, yes, her stalking was soooo cringeworthy, like the opposite of He's Just Not That Into You. I would like to see the H actually get jealous of the OM. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 11, 2013 5:15:11 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 11, 2013 5:16:05 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I will check out TKA soon, given all these good reviews. I think I'll skip ISWAK, since the first half of the series is probably almost the same as all other versions, and hero is too cold.

How many eps does TKA have?

Episode 5 of Heartless City was a bit too violent for my taste. I really just want the H/h to meet soon, the setup is taking too long. We've barely had any H/h interaction, except for that one great scene in episode 3.

I think "Shark" and "I Hear Your Voice" will be my top favorite amongst the new shows, followed by "Dating Agency Cyrano" and "Heartless City", but we'll have to wait and see.

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@D.M.: TKA has 20 episodes, so not a short drama. I would maybe watch the last couple eps of the first season to get a feel for the couple before starting their married life. But you're right that watching the whole first season isn't necessary since you've already seen it in the other versions.

I'm also ready for some H/h action from Heartless City. From watching the trailer it seems like it could be pretty sexy once they get there. I just hope they hurry it along a little. @luvnlife: I'm really digging Monstar. Totally hitting that high school drama sweet spot for me a'la Answer Me 1997 and Dream High.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 12, 2013 1:33:20 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Okay, so Shark this week SHOCKED me. I can't believe the H kissed the h. WHAT?!! I mean we know why he felt like doing it, but she's totally clueless. She smacked him and he totally deserved it. But even when she tried to give him the out of having made a mistake after too much alcohol, he didn't take it. I know that he's out for revenge against her family and they totally deserve what's coming to them. But she's been nothing but good to him, and even now won't turn her back on him even though the truth is clearly going to mess up her family life. And yet I feel like he's playing her a bit. I want to think that he just can't resist being close with her since she's finally right in front of him. But I can't help but feel that out of everyone she's going to be hurt the most, and he's not helping that by messing with her romantically. She's married!!! And so far her husband has been nothing but awesome. Like almost too perfect. I don't know! I'm so conflicted. They have some great chemistry between them so that adds to the issue as well. It's wrong from the standpoint that it's cheating. But it's Yi Soo!!! And they love eachother!! But she doesn't KNOW it's him!! So confused right now.

Why so good, Shark?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 12, 2013 2:01:11 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell, since the second part is 20 episodes long, I hope it's not slow. Anyways, this is another show I'm definitely going to check out sometime :) I watched episode 6 of Shark, and I continue to really like it. I agree that the situation is messed up and confusing. I love the twists in this one, but sometimes I hope that the heroine would just leave the case, too much stress. We the viewers still don't know the whole truth, just bits and pieces, but it looks like it will be really bad, and it seems that only the H knows the truth. I also feel bad for her husband, because up to this point he's been nothing but supportive of her and very loving. Rashell, I think that Jun/YS has decided in this episode that he wants Hae Woo (because deep down he still loves her) as well, along with his revenge, and that's why I think he's going to heartlessly pursue her.

The last scene between them was so intense, when he tells her about the kiss "what if it wasn't a mistake on my part, would you still understand me then?". The way he looks at her... this

actor smolders, he has this subtle yet piercing gaze. Poor HW looked at him like a deer caught in the headlights. This show definitely has me hooked. I agree, the H/h have great chemistry, but I just wish that the h wasn't married.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 13, 2013 10:04:56 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 13, 2013 10:05:41 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Okay I've watched episode 3 of "I Hear Your Voice", and I continue to really enjoy this show.

I love the cute yet strong chemistry between the H/h. I felt a bit embarrassed for the h in this episode, but I love the H/h interactions anyway. Also that ending scene was intensely creepy. *Some spoilers* The h calling the number that's sending her the strange "I'll be there" messages, and the phone rings from somewhere inside her apartment, while our H is rushing back to save her as he realizes who might be sending those messages. I'm looking forward to episode 4.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 13, 2013 10:08:02 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Is the H in I Hear Your Voice the same guy from Secret Garden, the singer dude that kept rejecting the Halyu star?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 13, 2013 10:21:27 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Strangely both lead guys in I Hear Your Voice were in Secret Garden. The older H was the famous Singer who the h had a crush on and the younger H was the singer/songwriter who also had a crush on the famous singer. Hope that helps you place them.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 14, 2013 12:28:32 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: So Jennifer did you start watching the show? So far, it's really good.

Episode 4 was very good as well. I continue to really enjoy the H/h interactions, and love the character development for both H/h and their chemistry. I also like that the rest of the characters are well drawn out as well. I also like that the focus continues to be on the main characters themselves and not the cases, the cases just feel like a complementary part of the story. I really like that this romance/drama mixes suspense with angst with comedic relief, so well. *Spoilers* Now the heroine finally knows who SH is, and why he's been hanging around her.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 14, 2013 3:36:05 PM PDT luvnlife says: <3 <3 Secret Garden... My guy Hyun Bin! Just because you posted Secret Garden I had to go back and watch some of my favorite scenes. I have episode 4 of I Hear Your Voice on my TBW pile for the weekend. Does anyone know what new drama took over the WAML spot?

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 15, 2013 5:09:51 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I watched the first two epis D.M. and it is good but the noona love is kinda creeping me out, I'd like him to move on to someone more of an age.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 15, 2013 8:03:04 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I'm not really bothered by it, the H is 19. I'm rooting for this couple, they have good chemistry. The only thing I'd have preferred is for him to be in college. I guess after watching Kimi Wa Petto were the H is 19 and the h is 29, I got over the age difference. The h here is I

think 27, so it's not that big of a difference. I'm just hoping he graduates high-school in a few eps (since he should already be a senior).

I watched episode 11 of Playful Kiss Love in Tokyo, and this is probably my favorite episode in the series so far. I loved that Naoki spent Christmas eve with Kotoko. I loved those looks he was giving her in the "make a wish" scene. I really like that this version shows Naoki falling in love.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 16, 2013 8:14:22 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 17, 2013 7:21:45 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: The preview at the end of episode 10 of Last Cinderella indicated that the next episode will be the "Final Episode Concluding Special". Not sure how a special differs from just a normal final episode, but does appear just one episode left of this drama.

ETA: I did think that episode 10 made it very clear that the h will end up with the H (Hiroto).

Nothing worst for the OM than to be considered comfortable, like family - always the death knell. Overall, I think that this drama was just average - can't say that I was ever very invested and am actually indifferent whether the h ends up with the H or the OM. Although I do think that the H continues to put his step-sister above the h and really caused the h a lot of needless pain by indicating that everything was a lie - he also didn't come across very well when we didn't help the h/OM fight HIS enemies. Looks like the lying/cheating husband suffered no ill results from his lying/cheating ways and gets rewarded with a wedding ceremony.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 17, 2013 5:14:55 AM PDT luvnlife says: In "I Hear Your Voice" I wonder why they didn't just make H/h closer in age to begin with?

She still could have been a witness in court if he was a few years older than he was. It's hard for me to get too excited when the H is still in hs. Age usually isn't too much of a bother for me once you are out of school. He is very cute protecting her but he would be way hotter if he was older.

I am starting to lose interest in Shark. The main guy is doing a great job acting but his brush over hair/pornstache creeps me out every time he's on screen. He doesn't have a reason to get back at the h but at first when the ow was snapping pictures of the kiss, I thought he might be plotting revenge. That would have been an interesting dilemma for him.

Keeping my fingers crossed this is the week for H/h to meet in Heartless City. I went back to watch the last episode and there are two scenes that might be setting the meeting up. The ow said to the h as they were leaving jail "ready to meet some guys." The other scene involved the friend of the Doc's son requesting new clothes be sent over so they (hoping H and him) could go out.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 17, 2013 6:24:23 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I thought episode 5 of Manstar was very good - it really is a great high school/music drama, but I'm not sure its going to replace Shut Up Flower Boy Band as my favorite HS/music drama.

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I've started "They Kiss Again" and I am really enjoying it so far. I'm at episode 4, and I already almost always feel the hero's love and care for the heroine. Sure he can be very cold at times, but the viewer can always feel his love for her. I loved their honeymoon scene. I think this could be the best version of the story, so far, though not the best visually. But I have to wait until I've finished it to be sure. luvnlife, aw both "Shark" (LOL at the description of the H's moustache) and "I Hear Your Voice" are my favorites amongst the new shows, so far. I'm enjoying Heartless City too, but it's not a favorite of mine, hopefully H/h will meet soon.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 17, 2013 8:36:46 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Okay, today's ep of Gu Family Book had me in tears. My favorite couple from this show proved once again why they are still the best thing about it. My heart broke for them again.

But finally Wol Ryung knows he's loved completely by his woman. She admitted she was wrong, told him she'd always loved him, and made the ultimate sacrifice to save his very soul.

And he was able to see her, hold her, and remember her. I don't want to spoil too much for anyone who hasn't watched. But I will always ship Wol Ryung/Seo Hwa first in this drama.

They're just the couple that gets my heart. D.M., if you only watch one more episode of Gu this is the one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 18, 2013 5:21:47 AM PDT luvnlife says: I cried too at Gu Family Book. It was such a beautifully done episode. Poor Wol Ryung. I marathoned through this show after reading everyone's feedback and I'm glad I did. It is surprisingly good.

The H/h meet in Heartless City today... I came across nonsubbed episode #7. They met

differently than I thought (I won't spoil it) but the scene worked. Doc's son is so cool with his quiet self/deep stares. I also love the ending song... if anyone figures out where to download it, please let me know.

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I watched Heartless City ep 7 with subs and the H/h scene was cute. It's going to be interesting once they really discover eachother. He's the person she's supposed to be targeting.

And she's now "working" for Auntie. It's all so twisted. Plus I really sense some history between the h and the cop boyfriend of her sister. There's definitely something more there.

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Rashell I watched episode 21 of GFB, thank you for telling me because this episode really was like a completion for the first two episodes with Wol Ryung and Soe Hwa. I cried when SH died, and I don't understand why she did that. I thought she just had to love him for him to return to his original self? I was so hoping that WR/SH would get a happy ending. Now I'm thinking that WR is going to die too in the end to be with SH, or something like that. On another note, I have to say that WR is so hot. I still get a bit disappointed when I think about the great possibilities had WR/SH been the H/h.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 18, 2013 2:04:15 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Oh also, forgot to add, I continue to enjoy Dating Agency Cyrano, and I'm liking how the story is balanced between the leads' and the clients' stories. But is Gong Yoo going to appear as a client? Because I really can't see someone like him not being able to get the girl. So I'm hoping it's a girl client this time, and she's asking for Cyrano Agency's help in getting Gong Yoo's character.

I haven't watched the new episode of Heartless City yet, glad to hear that the H/h finally meet.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 18, 2013 3:03:39 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: Because he didn't keep his vow not to become a gumiho for the 100 days the only way for him not to become the 1000 year demon was for his "love" to sacrfice her blood , with the special dagger, to save him. It was the only way to save his "soul". She did it to set things back to the way they were before she met and betrayed him. It was her penance for not being what he needed when all he'd done was love her so much. I also think that WR is going to die to save Kang Chi and to reunite with Seo Hwa. Shark was also a strong episode, but I hope that the H really just can't stay away from the h and that he's not just toying with her because he can.

Yeah, Gong Yoo is the target with Cyrano's first female client trying to get him to notice her.

She's apparently painfully shy especially around men.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 19, 2013 6:48:45 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: While there were some cute moments between the lead H/h in this week's episodes of You're the Best Lee Soon Shin, we're at episode 30 with a lead romance that seems to be stalled as one-side, with a h that is somewhat indifferent to the H. While romances in family drama can sometimes be slow, this writer is taking it to an extreme (all of the romances seem to be taking way too long to get going). I also don't like the direction of the story with everyone deciding what's best for LSS and ignoring her opinion - for her own good, of course. I preferred the story arc when it appeared that Lee Soon Shin was going to be an actress based upon her own talents and not because of her relationship to her toxic bio mother. Even if she is talented, I believe any success will be tainted. I do think that the writer lacks creativity in that the OW in both the lead and second sister romances are now trying to win the H though the H's moms. You would think the writer could have come up with a different angle for at least one of the romances. I really can't decide which show has worst parents - this one or Hundred Year Inheritance. It was clear several weeks ago that the h in HYI got her spinelessness from her wimpy father, but I think he has now taken selfishness to a new high (or is that a new low), where everything to him is "but what about me, me, me, me, me". And I guess the ex-husband is going to get a HEA with pregnant ex-wife #2. I'm still hoping that the EMIL/ESIL continue in their downward spiral - but I'm sure that with this writer it's going to be a happy ending for everyone. Also, I don't think anyone was fooled by the ending of episode 48 - has this writer missed any kdrama trope? On a positive note, the last two episodes of HYI are this weekend.

D.M. - glad you're enjoying TKA. I will say that the H's jealousy is not a pretty thing to witness, but the last 5 or so episodes (especially episode 20) make it all worthwhile.

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Posted on Jun 19, 2013 9:46:30 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I totally agree with you Reader123 about everything! HA! I'm watching the end of HIY mostly just because I've watched 48 episode and may as well watch the last two. I don't think I care about anyone except for the H. He deserves better then any person in this drama. I wish he'd caught that flight and started over in America without any of these awful people in his life. The h has lost any sympathy I ever had for her. She doesn't deserve him even a little bit.

Soon Shin is just getting worse. I was so hopeful for a story about a girl making it in the cutthroat world of entertainment and how it would or wouldn't change her. Instead its one great big birth secret mess. And it's sucking all the cute out.

And yeah, the H in TKA does not handle his jealousy well to say the least. I remember crying with the h over his behavior towards her as well. But thank heaven, and her daddy, that he gets his butt in gear at the last minute and figures it out. And he does become the sweetest husband by the end. Especially compared to what he started as.

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Episode 8 of Shark was so good, this show as a whole so far has been great. I too hope that he's not playing with her, because that would just make it worse and she's been nothing but good to YS and his memory. I think that he's simply decided he wants her alongside his revenge, plus his words to her "even a mistake can become part of a perfect plan" seem to indicate that. I really felt for her when she fainted in Jun's/YS's arms. I also hope that his younger sister is not sick (Jun/YS looked so worried), I also love their interactions so far.

I'm looking forward to episode 9 of Cyrano, I just knew that GY wouldn't be the client because it wouldn't be believable :) I like the girl who's going to be their client too, reminds me of Sawako from Kimi Ni Todoke, in that she looks like a horror character but is actually very shy and sweet.

Reader123 thanks for the headsup about TKA Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jun 19, 2013 10:06:06 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Wait, what does TKA stand for?

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 19, 2013 10:16:56 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 19, 2013 10:17:10 AM PDT bluey09h says: Guys, I have started working (still on probation, grr) and don't have time to watch anything anymore :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jun 19, 2013 10:29:25 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 19, 2013 10:33:51 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: TKA = They Kiss Again. The season 2 Taiwanese Itazura na Kiss drama.

Rashell - I think the ending should be that the H and his birth mother leave together for America. Those two ended up being the only two decent individuals in this drama. (Actually, I will be surprised if the birth mother ends up being the birth mother). ETA: The grandfather was also a good character - so that's three out of the bunch. bluey09h - congratulations and best wishes on your job - stop by and visit this discussion thread sometimes.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 19, 2013 10:48:53 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Thanks, taz.

Congrats, Bluey, hwaiting!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 20, 2013 5:25:37 AM PDT luvnlife says: Another good episode of Heartless City in episode 8. The actor playing doc's son is amazing.

He plays such a cold/cool/heartless gangster but is able to turn on the human emotions like in the final scene of episode 8. What exactly happened to him at the end.... did Safari knife him or hit him with a cane? He is sure withering in pain. I hope they let Soo go next week. Soo and the Doc's son have such good 'bro' chemistry. What a hot pair.

Is it so bad that I'm wishing the weekend is over so I can get my fix on the next episode?

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Posted on Jun 20, 2013 8:36:29 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: I totally agree about the weekend, especially since the preview for the next episode looks like our H/h combo actually kiss!!

I Hear Your Voice has another strong episode last night. I am trying so hard not to fall for this noona killer romance since I worry that it won't end happily. He's in highschool for heaven's sake!! But I can't help it. He's so adorable in his affection for her. My heart totally hurt for him when he saw her with the OM. Awww...I hope he and I both don't get our hearts broken. And the villain better leave the best kdrama mother EVER alone!!! Seriously, I won't be able to handle it if something happens to mommy.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 20, 2013 9:26:26 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yes Jennifer, TKA stands for "They Kiss Again" Rashell I agree, I continue to love "I Hear Your Voice", and the villain in this is really creepy.

I also agree that HS's mother is one of the best K-drama mothers and I really like her, and hope that nothing bad happens to her. I love SH and HS, and hopefully they will end up together since they're the H/h, their chemistry is so good and they also have a history that connects them. Also since H is 19, he should be graduating high-school soon. I also really felt for SH in the rain scene. I also like lawyer Cha (second male lead). I'm looking forward to episode 6.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 20, 2013 11:20:45 AM PDT luvnlife says: @Rashell... do you think they will kiss or do you think it is the cop kissing her? It was some crazing editing on the promo. I watched it in slow motion 6x's trying to figure out whose lips were on hers! I wish I could be part of the writing crew because I keep coming up with these different scenes in my head on how things could play out. :) Another good episode this week for Monstar. There has been some good shows on lately. I'm sad to see Gu end next week. Another one that I am enjoying.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 20, 2013 12:05:03 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I too will miss Gu Family - I found the H/h romance very cute. Too bad it appears that they may have a case of Noble Idiocy in the final week - was hoping that this pair would avoid (unfortunately not many dramas seem capable of avoiding this trope). I was somewhat disappointed that WR/SH didn't get a HEA, but I guess what we were given (resting together forever) is better than nothing - I'm glad that at least their story arc was completed.

Per Asiawiki, the Last Cinderella official website is running a fan vote to see who ends up with the h. As of June 18, the OM was winning. Not sure this will have any effect on the shows outcome. Based upon episode 10, I think the writer/director would have a hard time making a HEA between the h/OM seem believable. http://asianwiki.com/Last_Cinderella Watched episodes 2 through 4 of Fabulous Boys - it continues to very closely follow the Hong sisters script. While the show is cute, unfortunately it can't match the perfection of the You're Beautiful cast or production values.

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You see him grab her wrist (of course) and pull her into the kiss. I think she's talking about the cop when she says that "he doesn't even see me as a woman." But there is room for that 10% doubt since you're right that the editing is all kinds of wonky. Guess we'll wait and see.

I'm also going to miss Gu. I like the sweet H/h romance and am so hoping that any cases of noble idiocy are squashed quickly. This show does seem to resolve plot issues pretty fast, so I have hope that if either or both succumb they will get over it in a hurry. Plus with only two eps left it can't drag too long. But it is a plot point I could have done without as well.

Can't wait for Monstar tomorrow. Love that show!

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You're Beautiful remains one of my top favorite shows.

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and can't be without her. The part where he is gently pleading with her not to ever leave him again and her fear of becoming a burden to him, made me cry. I am going to go back and watch the eps I skimmed through, and I might watch "It Started with a kiss" also, just because this is the best version of the story there is.

However I also realized why this story will probably never be a favorite of mine, because I just can't take all the suffering that the h goes through until the H finally realizes his emotions.

Episode 6 of "I Hear Your Voice" was so good. I also didn't expect SH's character to be taking a turn to the darker, the ending of this episode was very suspenseful. I can't wait to watch more, and I continue to love all the H/h interactions.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 23, 2013 7:59:04 PM PDT jak says: @Lovely D.M. TKA (They Kiss Again) had a great ending, especially for essentially being a non ending. Director Winnie wanted it that way to go along with the unfinished manga, which is why you don't really find out what happens next. The ending also harkens back to another occasion in the first drama (I think?) where she steps on poo and just shows how far they've come and how much their relationship has grown.

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With Last Cinderella, Gu Family and Hundred Year Inheritance wrapping up, I'm thinking of following Shark and Heartless City (in addition to the five other live dramas that I'm still following) - what are the odds that either one of these dramas will go Bridal Mask on the ending?

So my favorite beta hero from Smile, You has turned into a gangster in Heartless City - but he was so sweet (in his beta-ish way).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 23, 2013 9:30:55 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: lol Reader123 that seems like a lot of shows you're going to be following. About "Heartless City", I think its major flaw is that the h's character hasn't been well developed so far, but I'm hoping that'll change soon and we'll get to know the her character better. As for "Shark", so far I am really enjoying it and it has the potential to become one of my most favorite shows.

As far as the endings go, I'm really hoping that for a happy ending, even though I'm not holding my breath for it. I would also recommend "I Hear Your Voice", it's so good. Happy watching :)

jak thanks for the additional details about the ending, I knew the manga wasn't finished. I'm just glad that the ending for "TKA" while not really an ending, did give some satisfying closure for the viewer.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 23, 2013 10:06:52 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I'm not holding my breath for a HEA for either Shark or Heartless City, and because of the age issues I worry about I Hear Your Voice as well. But I would say the last one has the best shot at an HEA. I'm basing that on the "feel" of the drama so far not any kind of inside knowledge. Shark and Heartless City are much darker in tone though maybe not in content.

But I'm enjoying all three. And the beta H from Smile You is seriously one sexy bad-A in Heartless City. It's crazy to even think they're the same guy. Guess that's what two years of army can do.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Jun 23, 2013 11:21:49 PM PDT Adnana says: "Hundred Year Inheritance" has finally wrapped up this weekend. I watched it until the end, for completion's sake, but my enthusiasm and like for this drama were killed long before this.

The writer was awful, the heroine's family was selfish, and the heroine was the greatest, most annoying weakling I've ever seen in K-dramaland. She didn't deserve the hero; he could have done so much better than her.

The only other show I'm watching at the moment is "Gu Family Book". It's cute, but I'm not that emotionally involved with the story or the characters. I can pretty much take it or leave it.

On the upside, I've been reading a lot lately, and have actually stumbled upon some great books. All's good. :) Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Jun 23, 2013 11:43:12 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Which one do you guys like best, Shark or Heartless City? I've been watching a bunch of saccharine sweet shows; Monstar and Heartstrings, I need a little intrigue and deviousness.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 24, 2013 5:26:53 AM PDT luvnlife says: Heartless City IMO is better than Shark but then again I am always looking for the next 'bad boy' lead. I would suggest watching the first episode/ reading ep #1 recap of each. Heartless City is more dark/inside the life of an undercover cop working his way up the chain as a gangster leader. It is by far the most violet Kdrama I've seen. Shark is more of a mystery of the lead hiding his identity and seeking revenge for his murdered father. It's also dark but not as dark as the gangster lifestyle. Neither have much romance (hopefully changing soon). The

H/h have only been on screen together for about 10 minutes in the first 8 episodes of Heartless City. In Shark the h is married to another guy although the main lead has been playing with her mind/pursuing her.

Does anyone have any new dramas on their tbw listed that are starting up in the next month or two? Answer Me 1993 looks interesting. I haven't read too much on Lee Min Ho's or Hyun Bin's new dramas that are starting in the Fall. I'm looking forward to their synopsis's.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 24, 2013 6:05:08 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 24, 2013 6:34:39 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: luvnlife - the shows I have on my "to be checked out list" are (note: some may not be starting till fall): Answer Me 1994, Scandal, Goddess of Marriage, Green Scalpel (Good Doctor), Master's Sun, Pretty/Beautiful Man, Sword & Flowers (The Blade and the Petal) ETA: and of course Heirs and Go Soo's Empire of Gold http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Upcoming_KDrama So Hundred Year Inheritance ended as expected with everyone being forgiven for everything - the real takeaway is that the only crime not immediately forgivable is wanting to marry someone who within the last month or so has become a step-sibling. Kidnapping, false imprisonment, attempted murder, etc. are not punishable crimes (or even crimes that cause any hardships or consternation to the perpetrators). Hard to believe that this show was the most popular in Korea for most of its run.

D.M. - One of the 5 shows I continue to follow and enjoy is I Hear Your Voice. I do agree that it is good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 24, 2013 9:38:25 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 24, 2013 9:39:07 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Hmm...so right now I would rank the three "mystery/revenge" dramas in this order: 1. I Hear Your Voice 2. Heartless City 3. Shark But the competition is a VERY close one. I put I Hear Your Voice first because I feel like it so far has the best set up. The H is both adorable, strong and as of the last episode a little bit scary. The h is prickly on the outside, but you see her soft center. She almost always initially choses the "easy" path over the right one, but always comes around to doing the right thing with just a little prodding by the H. At this point I believe he would do anything to keep the h safe. Heartless City is just starting the interaction between the H and h. But they're both undercover cops without the other one knowing. Right now neither "know" eachother in their undercover world, but when that side of their life is revealed things have the potential to get really messy. The H is such a bad boy, but he is sweet when he steps out of his Dr. Son persona. I wish I had a better feel for the h, but I hope thats coming since most of the first episodes were about setting up the H. Shark is also very good, but it's hard to root for the OTP because the h is married. Her husband, so far, is a great guy and the H was AT the wedding. He could have stopped it. The H is very cold on the

surface and only sometimes breaks that outer shell to see his true feelings inside. He is completely manipulating the h for his revenge, but there have been a couple times when his feelings for her overwhelm his cold hearted plotting. The h in Shark is great it's the H that is hard to connect with right now since he's such an enigma. But I really do like all three a lot.

As for new shows Reader123 pretty muched summed up my list of TBW. I'm most looking forward to 1994 and Goddess of Marriage. But think that Sword & Flower could be awesome if it manages to capture that time period and depending on the chemistry of the OTP. It could be the next Princess' Man. And the less said about HYI the better. What an awful drama. It started out a hot mess, but at least it was fun and most of the characters were likeable. It ended a hot mess with most of the characters being awful including the h. I think by the end I hated her the most for just constantly being a victim. So glad it's over!!!

ETA: GONG YOO today on Cyrano!!! Can't wait!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 24, 2013 9:46:02 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 the shows I'm interested in checking out are: Goddess of Marriage, Master's Sun, Pretty/Beautiful Man, Answer Me 1994 (maybe), Sword and Flower (maybe), Heirs. I decided to check out Goddess of Marriage after seeing the teasers, it looks like this one too might be a lot better then it's premise makes it sound, so I'm hoping that I'll be pleasantly surprised. This starts next week right? The rest I'm glad start when some of the ones I'm already following wrap up. Oh and glad to hear you're enjoying "I Hear Your Voice", this show too has potential to become one of my most favorites :) As for happy endings, Rashell I think the shows with the best chance of a happy ending are: 1. I Hear Your Voice 2. Heartless City 3. Shark (I think this one has the least chance of a happy ending, but I'm hoping it will surprise us).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 24, 2013 11:13:20 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Looks like the start dates are as follows: Scandal - 6/29 Goddess of Marriage - 6/29 Empire of Gold - 7/1 Sword & Flowers (The Blade and the Petal) - 7/3 Master's Sun - 7/31 Green Scalpel (Good Doctor) - 8/18 Heirs - Oct 2013

Pretty/Beautiful Man - ?/2013 (probably late 2013) Answer Me 1994 - ?/2013 Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jun 24, 2013 11:33:11 AM PDT amyhurl says: It is a Thai Drama, I saw it and loved it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 24, 2013 1:07:48 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Amelia: What Thai drama did you see and love? We're always open to new dramas from any country.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 24, 2013 7:59:47 PM PDT luvnlife says: Whew just got an early glimpse of Heartless City episode 9 unsubbed. (I couldn't hold back.)

That man knows what he wants and takes it. HOT! I can't wait for the subs to come out.

Episode 10 also looks awesome. Finally some H/h screen time.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 24, 2013 8:39:09 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: I'm trying to wait!! But I can't decide if I find the Dr. Son persona hotter than the Shi Hyun persona. Both are pretty smokin. He's rocking this role. He was so sweet in Smile, You but here he's definitely bringing the heat. Love him!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 24, 2013 9:43:39 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I've watched episode 9 of Cyrano Dating Agency and it was as usual a good episode. I liked the love story here, because it was more sincere then the others before it. Actually the client simply needed to overcome her fear of men. The scene between the female client and Gong Yoo's character was beautiful in its simplicity yet meaningfulness. So I'm assuming they start to date after this? I also love the storyline with Moojin and the waitress, they had a beautiful romantic scene in this episode. I really like how the cold Moojin tries to show his love without words. Oh and "Master" and the mystery surrounding him have me thoroughly intrigued.

I've also watched episode 9 of Shark, and this episode was just...wow. This thing just keeps getting more intense and suspenseful. YS/Jun is ruthlessly (with a capital R) carrying out his plan, and the twists are so unexpected. Jun/YS has already started destroying HW's father, and it seems he's bringing down HW's grandfather soon. Also I thought the last scene between YS/Jun and HW made it clear that he is going after her romantically, and I love their chemistry, but I feel for the poor wary h. It's just so messed up because HW's husband continues to be wonderful and I feel for him too. This show continues to exceed my expectations, I'm really hooked, but I fear that there will be no happy ending here.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jun 24, 2013 9:43:58 PM PDT amyhurl says: I've seen several Thai dramas that have already been listed here. The one I was referring to was Heaven's Wedding gown. I've seen Frog Prince, Mars, Meteor Garden, First Love to name a few.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 5:15:54 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 25, 2013 5:29:03 AM PDT luvnlife says: @Amelia... what is Heaven's Wedding Gown about? How would you rate Frog Prince... I've gone back and forth about watching it. My two favorite Thai dramas are Fated to Love You (the H really grovels a lot at the end...which he should) and Autumn's Concerto. @Rashell.. I know what you mean. Dr. Son is so piercing with his eyes when he doesn't say anything but just acts. He doesn't do much smiling again when he goes out of his way to meet the h.... so hot. Today's previews show him asking Soo for dating advice!!! Soo and Dr Son need to put their to do list aside for one night and go out on the town. @Lovely... thanks for recaps. Can't wait to find time to watch. Last day for Gu... it really left us with a cliff hanger yesterday.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 6:10:17 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 25, 2013 8:38:15 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I agree that Cyrano is continuing to be a sweet, light drama. Not much Gong Yoo but the client was sweet. So why fuzzy out the knife - I thought this was a cable show.

This week's You're the Best Less Soon Shin had a very cute proposal scene and a few cute scenes between the lead H/h, but - sounding like a broken record - way too much screen time was spent with unlikeable folks (way too many to count) doing unkind/despicable things.

Chicken mom reacted to her son's romance as expected (so this is really how you treat your so called best friend's daughter and the woman your son says he can't live without?). Lead H

continues his completely one-sided romance (which has dragged on for way too long - but I'm not sure it's going to change until episode 50), while the lead h really needs to grow a backbone.

ETA: Thanks for the feedback on Shark and Heartless City - I guess I'll start with Heartless City and catch up on Shark as time permits.

I thought episode 6 of Monstar was also good, with the drama continuing to flesh out the characters through their backstories. On a positive note, the second male lead no longer reminds me of the OM from Shut Up Flower Boy Band, as he seems rather sweet, unlike the guy from SUFBB. I did like that the show didn't include any scenes with the resident bullies I think they just drag the story down.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 10:28:53 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Just out of curiosity where did you guys watch episode 9 of Heartless City subbed? I only see that it's available raw so far.

Amelia I know that Mars and Meteor Garden are Taiwanese shows not Thai ones, so I'm guessing that the rest of the shows you mentioned are Taiwanese as well. I just wanted to correct that. Happy watching :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 10:46:51 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I think I'll start watching Heartless City, I'm in the mood for something dark and action-y.

I've been watching I Summon You Gold and past it's cutesy premise, I really like the sharp and realistic dialogue between the characters, especially the mains. I didn't have high hopes for this show, but it's been surprisingly compelling, and so far, hasn't wasted time on bland filler the way a thousand kisses did.

I just watched episode 6 of Monstar and Seol Chan says to Se Yi that his guage is growing.

What the heckola does that mean? Any ideas, ladies?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 10:57:57 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I was confused by that as well, D.M. I was thinking Thai like Thailand not Tai like Taiwan.

My favorite Tai dramas are Summer's Desire and Autumn's Concerto. I also liked Sealed With A Kiss and They Kissed Again. Luvnlife, my feelings on Frog Prince were that is was okay. I enjoyed the Korean version Save The Last Dance For Me more. Tai dramas can be a little to slap-stick silly for me while the Korean versions tend to be more angsty. It's a

personal preference.

My issue with the H in Shark is that I feel like he's deliberately confusing the h. He's using her feelings for him, that she can't quite figure out why she has, and toying with her.

Meanwhile he's leading her deeper into the investigation that is going to blow up her family. I feel like she's the one who's going to pay the most for this revenge that he's exacting and playing with her heart is just one more way she's going to be hurt. Right now she has an awesome husband who will support her through anything. But if she betrays her vows, once it comes out that the H is behind the downfall of her whole life and family, who will she be able to turn to? If he'd wanted to have a romantic relationship with her why didn't he stop her from getting married? Why doesn't he tell her the truth and trust that she will still help him get justice? I feel like he wants to have his cake and eat it too. You can't manipulate her into the destruction of everything she believes in and then also be the man who gets to love her.

Either trust her to help you set things right and love her. Or let her go romantically and keep using her as a pawn in your revenge scheme.

I loved the Gong Yoo cameo in Cyrano. That story line was definitely more about the girl finding herself then it was about him. But he was so sweet to her in her confession scene.

Adorable. Which is pretty much how I classify that whole show. It's just sweet, adorable, and easy to watch. It's fluff. And I enjoy it very much.

Monstar is awesome. And I'm really torn in the love triangle. I think both guys have their good and bad points. But I love that both are now fully aware of the other's feelings. The basketball scene where they practically were tackling each other was particularly awesome.

Although I am kind of hoping that Sun Woo will like Nana in the end, since her story totally tugs at my heart.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 11:11:21 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell I think when the H in Shark first returned he was confident that he had buried all this feelings for her, and that's why he let the wedding happen. However things changed and he realized after kissing her that he still has feelings for her. So I'm thinking he simply decided to tweak his plan because he wants her too. He's a cold/dark/ruthless character who's decided he wants something and he's going to have it, and I think that's what he's doing now (but again this H is very hard to read). What I know for sure is that it seems he's not backing down, and he's taking his revenge on h's family. And I'm completely hooked so far.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 11:11:26 AM PDT luvnlife says: @Lovely. I watched the "Raw" version last night. I just skimmed through to the H/h parts. I usually don't do that but I couldnt wait. I see the DF has it up and subbed now. Happy watching!

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 11:12:21 AM PDT amyhurl says: Yes, you are right D.M., they are Taiwanese shows. I got my countries mixed up for a second, sorry about that.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 12:46:34 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 25, 2013 2:22:08 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Major Spoilers on Gu Family.... . < < < hmmm...Don't like how Gu Family ended. All I can say is that at best its an implied HEA (the k-drama classic stand and stare ending), with the H apparently never becoming human and therefore never getting his wish to grow old with the h (but hey - everyone reincarnated as themselves - seemed somewhat of a takeoff on The Return of Iljimae). Guess I'll need to rewatch with subs to see if the ending improves, but it appears another drama where the writer ran out of ideas for a good ending (or wanted a death scene with the H/h and thought the ending the only way to accomplish)...

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 2:34:51 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: Yeah, color me underwhelmed by the end to Gu as well. I mean the drama is NAMED Gu Family Book, but we NEVER even find out what it is and no one uses it in the whole drama?!!! Kang Chi remains a gumiho from start to finish. And I HATE re-incarnation endings. That is NOT the same Yeo Wool from the past. She may look the same, but she hasn't lived the same life. I supposed we're supposed to believe that her "soul" is the same.

But still, it is not the same person who loves Kang Chi. I saw on Soompi that there is speculation about a season 2 which is why it was left so open, but I'm not too excited by the prospect unless we have a different writer.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 4:09:44 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: No way do the writer & director of Gu Family deserve a Season 2 (at a minimum the show's rating weren't that high - it couldn't even beat HYI and we know how bad that show's writing was). I'd also be very shocked if the leads would sign on for a second season. Overall, I'm not sure what the moral this show was - despite doing everything right, the H/h really didn't fare

much better than the H's parents. H has had to spend the last 500 or so years by himself and in another 50 or so years (assuming he and the "new" h end up together) will have to spend the rest of his life by himself - really cr@ppy ending. (Actually, the ending reminded me of A Knight in Shining Armor - I really hated that book.)

On a bright note, I've started watching Heartless City - I'm liking it so far.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 25, 2013 6:22:14 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I've watched episode 9 of Heartless City. I must say that the kiss was hot, and finally some more H/h interaction. But I found it ridiculous that before that, they made it seem as if she has a crush on her late sister's boyfriend after what he did to her. I wish that they had developed the h's character better, but hopefully that will improve. The H's character here is well developed. Anyways I'm interested to see what will happen next.

About GFB, so it ended today? It seems that you guys are displeased with the ending, and reading your posts I agree, I really dislike these types of endings too. So I don't think I'll be watching this later.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 26, 2013 5:10:00 AM PDT luvnlife says: Episode 10 of Heartless City starts off right where we left off... hot! I'm glad the writers are taking chances on the progression of things. Not only were the H/h interactions awesome but the progression of the storyline especially the final big reveal was great. No promos for next week which maybe was good a thing so I can enjoy ever minute of the weekend verses wishing it was Tuesday. :p I though the Gu ending was good (not great but good). The H was comfortable with himself to stay a 9-Tailed Fox. He loved the h so much that he waited 500 years for her. The idea of him patiently waiting/on the look out for her was romantic. It was cute how they showed everyone else in present day. The only thing I'm scratching my head about was what was really the purpose of her being shot and killed. It could have wrapped up without it. Still I enjoyed this drama. Good chemistry.. lots of romantic scenes. I'd give it a 7/10.

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Posted on Jun 26, 2013 9:20:41 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I have a few issues with the ending of Gu. The biggest being that the whole initial premise of the drama was about a supernatural being giving up his imortality to become human. Through the whole drama, once Kang Chi learned he was a Gumiho, his biggest wish was to have a human life. And it was like in the last episode they just completely dropped that. I wanted to see that. I wanted it for Wol Ryung and for Kang Chi. I wanted one of them to attain that. I also felt like one of the points of the drama was that Kang Chi and Yeo Wool would make all the "right" choices that Wol Ryung and Seo Hwa didn't, and that therefore they would get a different ending. There was no reason to kill Yeo Wool other then to try to wring tears out of the audience. It didn't adavance anyone's story. For heaven sake Kang Chi waited for 422 years just to get us right back to where we were. It just felt pointless to me. I will still always be touched by the love story of the parents. Their tragedy felt real not contrived. So I'd give Gu 6/10.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 26, 2013 9:39:51 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: About GFB's ending, lol at the "product placement" bit, that really cracked me up Reader123 Rashell I agree with you about the parents' love story.

Episode 10 of Shark was so good. I was thinking about why that picture is so important, and the events of episode 10 made me think of a chilling possibility, that HW's grandfather "might be a spoiler" might be an impostor. HW's father by the end of this episode has been destroyed, or at least it looks like it. HW is suspecting Jun of being YS, but he seems to be misleading her. I'm thinking he doesn't want her to know yet, because he isn't done with his plans yet.

I watched episode 10 of Dating Agency Cyrano also, and I really liked that we got to know more about Moojin and I continue to love the scenes with him and the waitress. I also liked the scenes between the h and "Master". Also by the end of this episode and with that twist in the end, I think that if this show is going to take a similar direction as the movie, "might be a spoiler" then the h will end up with "Master", and it will be the leader of Cyrano that will help that to happen.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 26, 2013 2:00:12 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 26, 2013 2:17:21 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Watched through episode 4 of Heartless City. While I am enjoying it, I'm not sure that I'm following correctly. It appears that the police undercover operations are so incompetently run (or at least so completely lacking in appropriate command oversight) that they are sending an agent undercover to destroy their currently in place undercover agent??? Seems like a case of the right hand not knowing what the RIGHT hand is doing. Or perhaps it's a situation similar to Level 7 Civil Servant where Joo Won thought he was an undercover NIS Agent but he

really wasn't (just a lie created by his "so called" NIS supervisor). So what did I miss? I do agree that my favorite beta hero is looking hot - he now has abs, which he completely lacked in Smile, You. ETA: I also think that the sharpshooter was a police officer following directions from his police supervisor.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 26, 2013 3:13:38 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: I agree about the strange workings of the police in Heartless City. The only one who knows that Dr. Son is undercover is the one captain. And Hyung Min is the only one who knows about Soo Min. He kind of went off on his own after his girlfriend died. I'm pretty sure that Soo Min's operation is not sanctioned by the higher ups. So yeah, these two people who are on the same side don't know it. And one is actively going to be working to "take down" the other. Of course it gets even more complicated in that they now know eachother outside their undercover operations. It's crazy twisted. But man is it HOT. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 26, 2013 4:03:00 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 26, 2013 4:39:35 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Hmmm... didn't Hyung Min get permission from the Captain (the guy was wearing a uniform) to plant Soo Min (the Captain gave him an envelope and told him that the commissioner had approved and that she would be a cop only with a clear result - Hyung Min questioned if getting Dr. Son wasn't good enough) - the person that Dr Son met with about 6 minutes later in the episode (ep 4) looked like that same man to me (but he wasn't in uniform). Like I said I'm finding the police operations strange to say the least. But the show is keeping me interested.

ETA: So far I'm liking the H's "aunt" - got to admire a woman who can beat up her would be rapist with her shoe. Not much screen time so far for the h, but seems strange that getting accepted to a police academy is viewed as being ready for undercover duty.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 27, 2013 10:32:19 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: The end of episode 7 of "I Hear Your Voice" had me in tears. I kept hoping that the mother would be spared. I couldn't wait so I've watched parts of episode 8 raw, and the mother died. I hate the villain GJ. I loved the kiss between SH/HS. Also lawyer Cha should not have accepted to defend the villain, it left a very bad taste in my mouth. I hope that SH/HS end up together and that they don't get separated again, I love their chemistry and now that her mother is dead she needs him more. I can't wait to watch episode 8 subbed. My heart aches for what happened to HS's mother, I loved her she was one of my favorite characters :(

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 27, 2013 10:49:43 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: I KNOW!!! We should have known that since we finally had an awesome mommy in a drama that they would kill her off. They do that with the awesome dads too. Basically another kdrama rule of thumb is that if there is a great parent expect them to have a short life.

But I'm devestated. And I have to agree that I can't think of any way to redeem my opinion of Lawyer Cha. I'm not suggesting that the villain shouldn't have a defense attorney, but there are other capable lawyers. You don't agree to defend the person accused of killing your girl friend's mom. Not if you want to keep your girl friend. But that's okay. I was team Su Ha anyway.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 28, 2013 12:10:00 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Has anyone watched The Devil (from the same writer/director of Shark)? The Dramabeans writeup on episode 10 of Shark mentioned it in a very positive manner - indicated that it was a great revenge drama and implied that it ended in a HEA. Sounds good if it in fact ends in a HEA. I've watched through episode 10 of Heartless City. Wow - is anyone not a undercover police officer. Love the H (saw a few flashes of my favorite beta H the couple of time he smiled).

Hopefully the writer can keep up the great job and in the end will have given us a story that makes sense.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 28, 2013 1:37:15 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Ep 7 of Monstar was fab!! I'm now completely shipping Sun Woo with Nana. I know he likes Se Yi right now, but I really hope he'll start to see Nana as more then just a schoolmate. She and Soel Chan are so similar in that they just have no clue how to act with someone they like.

They both come off as cold and rude when in private their feelings really go so deep. I just love everyone in this little band of misfits and want them all to be happy.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 28, 2013 2:24:34 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Now that I've watched episode 8 of "I Hear Your Voice" subbed, I dislike lawyer Cha even more. I can't even believe that she's talking to him in the previews. My heart still breaks for the mother. However I am glad that SH/HS relationship is moving forward. I have to say that SH is hot. I wonder what he whispered before he kissed her in that last scene? It was as if SH

was answering a subconscious thought of hers, was it something like "I love you too"? The kiss was beautiful and hot, but that ending scene was also intense/sad because of the context and foreshadowing. I just want SH/HS to be together without any separations.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 28, 2013 4:09:10 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.:Doesn't he just tell her that there was one more thing she doesn't know...and then "bam" kiss!! And then he just turns and walks away like BOSS! Such a good scene!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 28, 2013 4:59:16 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yes the kiss scene was so good! But I meant before that, he first walks away from her and then she calls out to him and starts to stutter words. He pauses like he hears something of her thoughts. Then his lips move, he says something under his breath, then he turns around and walks back to her and kisses her. So does he not say anything? Because I watched it twice and I see his lips moving.

Reader123, I really hope that Shark will have a chance at a happy ending, even though I'm not expecting it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 28, 2013 5:41:33 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Well, guess I have an excuse to watch the kiss scene a few more times all in the interest of determining what if anything he said. Tough job, but I'm willing to take it on.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 28, 2013 6:05:14 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: LOL, it's such a tough job :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 29, 2013 10:52:58 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I love Monstar too, it's refreshing to watch a show whose primary focus is the relationship between the characters, I mean the competition is coming up, but its the reason for this disparate band to spend so much time together.

I hate to sound bitchy, but I'm getting pretty tired of the Radio/Do Nam thing. Radio needs a dose of tough love, when your former friend torments, beats you and repeatedly tells you to back off, they don't want to be friends with you anymore, end of story.

So what shows are you most looking forward to? I can't wait for Heirs and Sword and Flower.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 29, 2013 1:39:37 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: The dramas that I'm most looking forward to are Master's Sun (when the Hong Sister get it right they really get it right - You're Beautiful, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho and The Greatest Love were all excellent dramas), Heirs, and Good Doctor (while the premise doesn't sound that great, Joo Won is one of my favorite actors).

Looks like Goddess of Marriage is being subbed by Viki but Scandal is still pending license.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 29, 2013 9:36:35 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I'll give it a shot. I'm sure I'm forgetting some dramas so I may add to this as they come to me.

Scandal (started today): Ha Eun Joong (Kim Jae Won) was kidnapped in an act of revenge when he was really young by the man who believed that Eun Joong's real father was the mastermind behind the collapsed building incident that killed his son. Eun Joong who grew up to be a policeman, was shocked to find out the truth that the father he loved so much was actually his kidnapper. His life began to get entwined with ¿ì¾Æ¹Ì Woo Ah Mi (Jo Yun Hee), a 26 year old single mom as he seeks out the meaning of life after encountering numerous despairs and tries to heal the wounds in his heart.

Goddess of Marriage (started today): Song Ji Hye is engaged to her long term boyfriend Kang Tae Wook (Kim Ji Hoon) but she worries that their relationship is lacking in the love and romance department. She goes on a trip and meets Kim Hyun Woo (Lee Sang Woo). He falls for her at first sight and the two have an affair. But when the vacation comes to end, she isn't sure about ending her long-term relationship and taking up a new one. She isn't sure that beautiful love can exist in the long run and wonders if she shouldn't just settle for the security of her long-term relationship. I'm just saying that I'll take whichever she doesn't want.

Sword and Flower (starts Monday): It¡¯s a Romeo-and-Juliet love story that purports to be in

the vein of The Princess¡¯s Man, this time set in the Goguryeo era. The heroine, the daughter of King Yeong-ryu, falls in love with the son of her father¡¯s enemy: the illegitimate son of the military dictator, Yeon Gae So Mun, who overthrew the throne and killed the king. The two fall in love anyway, and struggle with feelings of love and loyalty versus piety and revenge, in a ¡°melodrama about espionage and chivalry.¡± So¡¦ You killed my father, prepare to die¡¦ or kiss me?

Empire of Gold (July 1st): From nothing, Jang Tae Joo(Go Soo) built his chaebol empire and raised his little sister (Jang Hee Joo) after their father died. He falls in love with a chaebol heiress Choi Seo Yoon (Lee Yo Won) but her brother, Choi Min Jae, was Jang Tae Joo biggest rival.

Good Doctor/Green Scalpal (August after Shark): A young man named Park Shi-On (Joo Won) has autism and a developmental disability. His mental age is that of a 10-year-old, but he becomes a paediatric surgeon. Meanwhile, Kim Do-Han (Joo Sang Wook), who is the best pediatric surgeon, finds himself frequently in confrontation with Park Shi-On. Moon Chae Won is the h, another doctor in the hospital.

Master's Sun (July 31): The story revolves around a woman who can see ghosts and a man who tries to protect her, and is described as a drama with horror and romantic elements infused together. So Ji Sub plays the miserly, greedy, and conceited CEO Joo Joong Won, who measures all human relationships through money. Gong Hyo Jin will play the melancholy and tearful assistant Tae Gong Shil, who is able to see ghosts after an accident and thus suffers from insomnia. She lives a very reclusive and closed-off life due to her ability. The story is being touted as ¡°soul healing¡± drama that brings together very different types of people: one who can see and hear things that no one else in the world can and another who only hears and see things he wants too. As Joo Joong Won starts to believe in Tae Gong Shil¡¯s claim of being able to see ghosts, these two people will grow together in faith and in character.

Heirs (October): There isn't much of a story synopsis for this one. We know the leads are Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye. It will also have Kim Woo Bin and Choi Jin Hyuk (So plenty of hot guys!!) And we know that the writer is the same one who wrote City Hall, Secret Garden and A Gentleman's Dignity. We also know that it will be set in high school.

Two Weeks (August): Stars Lee Jun Ki, Kim So Yeon, Park Ha Sun, Ryo Soo Young. A man (Lee Jun Ki) lives his life meaninglessly. He is falsely accused of murder. The man learns that he has a young daughter who has leukemia. For the next two weeks he struggles to save his daughter. Park Ha Sun plays the mother of his daughter and first love. Kim So Yeon and Ryo Soo Young are the cops chasing him.

Goddess of Fire (July 1st): Stars Moon Guen Young, Lee Sang Yoon, and Kim Bum. Depicts the life and love of Yoo Jung, the first woman who ever made ceramic in the Joseon dynasty.

After she was kidnapped to Japan during a war, she demonstrated the superiority of Joseon potters in Japan.

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taz-mania (Reader123) says: A few more upcoming dramas: Who Are You (July 29) So Yi Hyun, Kim Jae Wook and Taecyeon star in a tvN ghost melodrama. The h is a cop who wakes up from a six-year coma and discovers that her boyfriend died in the crash that nearly killed her too. She has the newfound ability to see ghosts and helps them fulfill their dying wishes and bits of unfinished business before passing on to the afterlife. The H is also cop and a skeptic by nature who only believes in the things he can see for himself. The h's undead ex-boyfriend unfinished business is her.

Answer Me 1994 (September 2013) Casting in process, with offers to So Ara and Yoon Yeo Seok as h/H. Mom/Dad from Answer Me 1997 run a boarding house for 4 guys who room together while attending college. The h is their daughter.

Beautiful/Pretty Man (?/2013) Jang Geun Suk - drama is based on a manhwa of the same name, with a main character that possesses "the most beautiful face in the world" who searches for both his lost family and true love, and somehow decides that said true love will be found among ten of the "top 1% women in the nation."

On the gossip front Kim Jae Won was recently married to a non-celebrity and there are rumors of a potential marriage for long-time couple Ji Sung/Lee Bo Young.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 30, 2013 9:13:53 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: For Master's Sun, I want to add that I read an additional interesting detail, that when the h touches the H the ghosts disappear.

Also for Pretty/Beautiful Man, I also read an additional detail which is that the h is an ordinary girl from a poor background I really hope that "Heirs" will be set in college and not high-school, because it would fit the actors more and make for a much better setting.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 30, 2013 10:57:19 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Good Drama has an English subbed version of the movie Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu (2012).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 30, 2013 12:25:22 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Omo, I want to watch Master's Sun of all the new dramas, that one sounds ah-mazing!

I hope Heirs is set in college too, they look a little long in the tooth to still be in HS. I hadn't heard of Pretty Man, it sounds pretty great, I might check out the manwha, tho' I've not really enjoyed any manwhas, I prefer mangas.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 30, 2013 2:16:48 PM PDT luvnlife says: yay.. Thank you. I would bake you all cookies as thanks if we were neighbors! I hope you are right Lovely about Heirs being based in college.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 30, 2013 4:26:32 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Don't know if anybody watched Mandate of Heaven, but Dramabeans gave it a solid rating of 8/8 - it might be a good one to check out.

"A solid, heartwarming, well-paced fusion sageuk about a fugitive out to clear his name.

Gorgeously filmed and packed with a bevy of awesome side characters who tend to outshine the hero and heroine. What it lacks in crack factor it makes up for with feel-good payoffs and consistency. (8 / 8)" On a side note, other completed 2013 dramas rated by Dramabeans: I Miss You - 4/3; Jeon Woo Chi - 7/7 (note: this drama lacked a romance); Level 7 Civil Servant - 3/3 (JB) and 3/4 (GF); School 2013 - 8/8 (JB) and 9/8 (GF); That Winter the Wind Blows - 5/7; Flower Boy Next Door - 7/8 (JB) and 7/7 (GF). (Note: Rating is out of 10: First number reflects Javabean's/Girlfriday's personal enjoyment, Second number is "objective" evaluation).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 30, 2013 5:57:41 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 30, 2013 6:00:33 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Mandate of Heaven was a goor suspenseful Saguek drama. I loved the side characters more then the main couple. My favorite by far was the H sister and the leader of the royal police.

Woo Young was made a slave when her brother was accused of murder and she was sent as property to the royal police. Jung Whan was an honest guy in the middle of corrupt palace politics. He was in charge of catching her brother, but the two had an awesome love/hate relationship that turned to just love. The chemistry was amazing from their first meeting. In the early episodes their scenes were few, but as the drama went on I think the writer realized they were gold so we got more scenes. The bandits the H hid with were also great. The H and h were nice enough, but just kind of boring. Romance wasn't the main focus in this one, but it did have some satisfying romances. @Jennifer: There was a time when I would have told you Master's Sun couldn't miss with the

Hong Sisters writing. But after Big, I'm still a little wary of them. Still they have more winners then losers.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 30, 2013 8:06:13 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer, yes those are the two romance/drama shows I'm most interested in checking out, because they sound the most promising, but we'll have to wait and see. I'm going to check out Goddess of Marriage too, and it started this weekend. luvnlife, happy watching :) Reader123 thanks for sharing about the KKWH movie, I'll probably check it out sometime.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jun 30, 2013 8:45:37 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jun 30, 2013 8:47:13 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I watched the first two eps of Goddess of Marriage and I'm still not sure what I think. The first ep has our h traveling to Jeju supposedly for work but later we learn its really to get away from her impending marriage. She sits next to Hyun Woo (Lee Sang Woo) on the plane and ends up falling asleep on him. She drops the book she's been reading and he picks it up.

He misses getting it back to her and starts to look through it. She's written thoughts in at while she read. You can almost see him beginning to love her just from those little anecdotes.

They eventually meet up by coincidence and end up sight-seeing together. On the last day of her trip they get caught in a rain storm and have to hole up for the night in the same room.

The end up having sex. (I KNOW!). She tries to sneak away but he catches her. She tells him that its over and should never have happened. He disagrees and tries to give her the chance to meet him again. She goes back home and is confronted by her angry fiancĂŠ. She has missed a formal meeting with his family.

Ep two explains that the h has been dating Tae Woo for three years and didn't know his family was insanely wealthy until after he'd proposed. She isn't comfortable with the difference in their positions and doesn't want to live with her rich in-laws looking down on her. She's offended by the million dollars he's offered her family for her hand since it just makes her feel bought. He insists that he's the same guy he's always been and there are always conditions to be dealt with in marriage. She's not completely sold but agrees again to meet his family. It's uncomfortable and even though he tries to run interference, it's obvious she hates the situation. On the way home, he's trying to feel her out and of course when they stop at a light who should pull up next to them but Hyun Woo. The side characters range from pitiful to obnoxious at this point, so I won't say anything there.

Both guys seem nice, but I can completely understand why the h doesn't want to marry into that family. It comes complete with a horrible mother-in-law, a comletely downtrodden sister-in-law who's married to the unfaithful older brother and an attitude that their sons can do whatever they want because their rich, and their wives should just be grateful to be part of

the family. I would walk not run from that house and those people. We don't know Hyun Woo's family yet, but he seems to be a more normal guy. One thing I found interesting is the h doesn't seem one bit sorry for cheating on her long term boyfriend. I'll probably keep watching just for this main love triangle. But right now I'm team new guy, because I could NEVER imagine being happy with the fiancĂŠ's family.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 1, 2013 8:35:37 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I agree with you Rashell about the first 2 eps of Goddess of Marriage. These first two eps did not make me want to watch more. But I guess I'll watch a few more eps, maybe it will get better, before I decide whether to drop it or not.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 1, 2013 4:18:48 PM PDT cbela says: Hey all!!!! :) After That Wunter The Wind Blows.... I finally was hooked and loved watching Gu Family Book! Any other great recs like them???

How was Flower Boy Band?

Can someone please tell me the name of "You're Beautiful" the Tawainese version with Jiro Wang?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 1, 2013 6:05:03 PM PDT luvnlife says: @changb... you might like to check out Monstar which is currently airing. It is about a group of high school students that are thrown together to perform a musical piece for a concert. At first they don't really jive. The main leads include a famous pop singer who just started at the high school to improve his image. Another lead includes the good guy male class president.

The female lead just returned from living in Australia for a few years. A great supporting cast with interesting characters. It's a fast paced show with a love triangle/square.

Flower Boy Band was surprisingly good. It had some early on twists that worked well.

Do you prefer melodramas with happy endings? Spring Waltz is an oldie but a goodie (one of my favorites). It is about a girl and guy who meet when they are around 8 years old. The boy is the son of a swindler and the girl is a good/poor girl in need of surgery. The boy's father steals what little money the girl has for her surgery and runs away. Fast forward 15 years and the two meet again, both thinking the other is dead/gone. The boy is mean to the girl at first.

They both are kinda seeing other people. There is a lot of angst like Winter Blows with great scenes/great music. Be warned though that episode 3-4 are flashbacks to when they were 8 years old but it picks up the pace again right after those episodes are done. (They are necessary to the plot.)

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 1, 2013 6:52:21 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @changb: the Taiwanese version of You're Beautiful is called Fabulous Boys.

As for drama recs like Gu, have you tried Queen In Hyun's Man for a magical element with a hero from the Joseon era and a heroine from the present day. You could try My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho for more Gumiho drama. Historical dramas are often longer but I did enjoy Dong Yi at 50+ eps. And there is always The Princess' Man which is my favorite Seguek. Another would be Moon Embracing the Sun, with a fictional king who never gets over his first love.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 2, 2013 7:57:47 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Thanks for the feedback on Goddess of Marriage - I think I'll pass on this one - I've already spent way too much time on long dramas with unlikeable people (here's looking at you Hundred Year Inheritance and You're the Best Lee Soon Shin). changb - I really liked Shut Up Flower Boy Band - its my favorite "coming of age" drama.

However, it is a little more serious than the other "flower boy" dramas. Another sageuk that you might try is Sungkyunkwan Scandal, its more of a rom/com than a historical but is set in the 1690s. The h is a cross-dresser who ends up attending Sungkyunkwan University and is a roommate with the H and second male lead.

On a side note, I am hoping that Monstar doesn't go the way of SUFBB with the "villains" always winning the music contests.

I recently watched The Fugitive: Plan B with Rain and Lee Jung Jin. Overall I'd rate it a 7 out of 10. It's primarily a comedy action drama (with lots and lots of fight scenes and chases) rather than a rom/com, but the H/h do get a happy ending. I did think the show started out pretty cheesy but did improve as it went along as the plot was engaging (but at times fluffy), with the numerous action scenes covering up any slowness in plot development (overall a very easy to watch drama). I actually preferred this drama over Rain's rom/com Full House.

However, I remain confused as to why Daniel Henney is cast in any K-drama. He doesn't seem to be that good of an actor and for the most part speaks all of his lines in English (which I've always found to be extremely odd).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 2, 2013 9:22:03 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Great suggestion with Sungkyunkwan Scandal. Sweet romance, best bromance EVER, and a cute group of misfits coming together. A good easy watch. And I also agree about SUFBB, I really liked that one as well. Probably my favorite of the flower boy series, but it did have a

darker more melo feel and tone. Still a sweet romance and again great bromance between the boys. A happy, if a little bittersweet, ending.

My issue with Fugitive Plan B was that I loved Lee Jung Jin and his lady partner's romance the most and that one did not get an HEA. I know its against popular opinion, but I don't get Rain. He just doesn't do anything for me either in the looks or acting department. Some of his songs are okay, but still don't feel the love.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 2, 2013 9:33:53 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Chang since you loved "That Winter the Wind Blows" which is one of my favorites, if you're interested in other modern shows I'd recommend "I Hear Your Voice" "Shark", these are my favorites so far. I'm also enjoying "Cyrano Dating Agency" and "Heartless City".

Reader123 I agree with you about Goddess of Marriage, there are other shows that are starting that I want to check out, so I don't want to waste my time on something that I won't like.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 2, 2013 12:40:02 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: One of my pet peeves is that k-drama secondary romances, except in some rom/com and family dramas, very seldom end happily (hmmm...having a very hard time coming up with a melodrama whose secondary romance ends in a HEA). Unfortunately for us, many of these secondary romances are as good, if not better, than the lead romance. I agree that this was the case in The Fugitive Plan B. I have come to the conclusion that writers/directors for some odd reason seem to believe that killing off either the H or h in the secondary romance makes for a better drama - to me it just seems to be angst for the sake of angst.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 2, 2013 1:01:36 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Another upcoming drama: Man From Another Star - (late/2013) casting in early stages for this alien fusion sageuk offer pending with Kim Soo Hyun (TMTETS, Dream High) - The H is a handsome and capable alien who first landed on Earth (via UFO, naturally) 400 years ago during the Joseon era, who lives through to the current era when he falls in love with an actress. The writer is Park Ji-eun of You Who Rolled In Unexpectedly/ Unexpected You. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Jul 2, 2013 1:35:29 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Okay, I'm trying not to freak out, but Dramacrazy is shutting down. This is the message on the site.

To Our Loyal Fans: After a great run, we have decided to shut down DramaCrazy and move on. The drama streaming landscape is ever so changing and it was a fun ride while it lasted.

Rather then just shut down without a note, we'll leave the site up for a few hours while we allow you guys to gather what you need. Much Love, -The Staff I admit to watching most of my dramas on Viki or Dramafever, but DramaCrazy and Gooddrama are my go to for Japanese and long family dramas. Or even dramas that the main streaming sites overlook. I would never have watched Unexpected You or Queen of the Game without those sites. Gooddrama seems to be still going strong. But it makes me sad to see a site that has been going so long going away. Plus it's one less place to look for new dramas. :'( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 2, 2013 2:33:07 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I for one will greatly miss DramaCrazy, it was a great site for some of the older dramas. I hope they didn't have to shut down due to aggressive actions by Dramafever (not too long ago Dramafever even went after Dramabeans for merely using screenshots from L7CS Dramafever backed down after protests from Dramabeans supporters) and have heard the rumor that Dramafever was behind Mysoju's shut down.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 2, 2013 3:34:58 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I just went to the site and I saw the message that Rashell posted here. If dramacrazy really is closing down, this is sad news :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 2, 2013 3:49:06 PM PDT Amazon Customer says: Oh no!! That makes me sad.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 2, 2013 3:58:51 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: So awful, it was one of my favorite sites to watch on too, plus I liked all the anime. I wonder what really happened?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 2, 2013 4:30:32 PM PDT luvnlife says: OH no! I just went to dramacrazy and read the news and came here to see that we are all seeing it. So sad... it was my go to place for old dramas and to Heartless City prior to it getting subbed. :( I wonder what happened.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 3, 2013 6:36:15 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Well, for some happier news Dramabeans posted new News Bites and the top story is that Won Bin is caught dating Lee Na Young. They work for the same agency and have confirmed they are a couple.

I'm not very familiar with her, but since we were just talking about Fugitive Plan B, it seems like good timing on our part since she was the h in that drama. But we all know that he's one of my faves! So good for him. He's a year older than me and she's my age, so it's time both settled down. I always worry about backlash at her with such a popular star, but most reaction I've seen is positive.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 3, 2013 11:25:44 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I watched episodes 11 and 12 of Shark and *spoilers* HW now knows that Jun is YS! Their last conversation was so sad and intense.

YS/Jun: You can't stop me, if you want to stop me you'll have to go to hell with me HW tearfully: If I can find, not Kim Jun but Yi Soo, then I'm willing to follow you to the farthest ends of hell Also the preview for episode 13 looks so intense, as YS seems to be going full force with his plans.

Episodes 11 and 12 of Dating Agency Cyrano were good as usual, and I'm looking forward to see how this show wraps up, four more episodes to go.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 5, 2013 2:28:00 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 5, 2013 3:08:03 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Episode 9 and 10 of I Hear Your Voice were filled with unexpected twists. I started liking lawyer Cha again in episode 10. I just really didn't expect the amnesia storyline for SH. I just want SH to be released ASAP. I hate that prosecutor lady. Also I don't understand why he

lost his mind reading abilities. Maybe he can still read minds but he's not saying, because there's no one he can trust right now? On another note, I loved the part where SH's highschool enemy or should I frenemy is the one who is now visiting him everyday.

I also checked out "Sword and Flower". This show strikes me as a bit strange because it's like it's literally being told through portraits, instead of dialogue and natural story. The directing and cinematography are beautiful and they have this strong fantasy feel to them, even though the story itself has no paranormal elements. I still don't know if I like this show or not, but I'm interested to watch more.

Edited to add: I forgot to mention in my above post that I really loved the scene between Jun/YS and his younger sister in the restaurant. I just love all their interactions so far :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 5, 2013 4:35:07 PM PDT luvnlife says: Starting to rewatch/fast forward through an oldie but a goodie... who can name this drama?

H (being a bad boy) to h "I do like hunting. The more you push me, the more aggressive I get."

A few episodes later H (changing his tune) to h "If Love is madness, then I am a madman."

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Speaking of rewatching, I've been rewatching scenes from Ojakgyo Brothers (mostly Joo Won/Uee) and Secret Garden. I had forgotten how much I loved the lead romances in both of

these shows (and by fast forwarding was able to mostly avoid the characters I hated - older brother in Ojakgyo Brothers (h was truly too good for this sorry excuse of a man) and second female lead in Secret Garden (Oska would have been way better off with Lee Jung Suk).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 5, 2013 6:18:58 PM PDT luvnlife says: @Taz... thanks for the tidbit on PSH favorite scene. I did not know that. Is there ever a drama (besides The Lovers) where cast members dated afterwards?

Aww... Secret Garden. My favorite. I recently watched Hwasin: Controller of the Heart episode 16. They had the cast from I Hear Your Voice. "Oska" talked about filming Secret Garden with Lee Jung Suk. He referenced how short he is compared to Hyun Bin and Lee Jung Suk - he hates it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 5, 2013 6:34:56 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 5, 2013 7:34:32 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Ji Sung/Lee Bo Young (who are still a couple) started dating after both were in Save the Last Dance For Me. The secondary couple (Lee Chun Hee & Jun Hye Jin) of Smile You dated and married after the show.

Eugene met her husband (Ki Tae Young) in the drama Creating Destiny (they were the lead H/h).

ETA: Oops - forgot that the leads of Queen In Hyun's Man (Yoo In Ah & Ji Hyun Woo) announced they were dating as soon as the drama ended. Also Lee Min Ho dated City Hunter co-star Park Min Young (but I don't think they are currently together) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 5, 2013 9:13:32 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Monstar soooo good this week. This is a love square done right. All four characters are like able, real, and you want them to be happy. I'm begging Sun Woo to really see Na Na and for Soel Chan and Se Yi to just be honest about their feelings.

And the cliffhanger ending just has me freaked right out. Someone had better stop Kyu Dong!

I love this whole group of messed up kids! I need them all to survive the tortures of highschool and come out stronger on the other side.

And now I need to go rewatch some Family's Honor. That is a wonderful drama!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 5, 2013 10:26:39 PM PDT Amazon Customer says: Monstar was awesome!!! I was left with my hands in the air screaming "WTH... you left it there!!!! for a week!!" But I think it will be ok. I am also loving the love square. But I find myself more intrigued by our second couple- Na Na and Sun Woo. With Dramacrazy gone, anyone know where I can watch Fabulous Boys? Viki had it but it seems they've lost it.

Also Ojackgyo Brothers? I've never seen the full drama. I would buy it but that one is definitely out of my price range. Having not seen all of it I am so not dropping that kind of money for one drama.

Thanks my drama pals!!

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 6, 2013 6:42:21 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 6, 2013 7:28:44 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: GoodDrama has through episode 6 of Fabulous Boys. However, like Dramacrazy, I think GoodDrama gets most of its new dramas from either Dramafever or Viki.

ETA: Also Youtube has several English subbed full episodes of Ojakgyo Brothers (use to have all). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0v2Ee8BVm8 Watched Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu - overall thought it was a cute/sweet movie - since I didn't read the manga can't say how closely it followed.

Dramabeans gave Gu Family an "objective" rating of 5. While I didn't like the ending, and had issues with the villain and usage of the second leads, overall I enjoyed the cuteness of the lead romance (which I expect I will rewatch portions of in the future - excluding the last 2 episodes of course) and would give the drama a 7 out of 10.

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Amazon Customer says: Thanks everyone!

I also liked Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu. Like taz, I didn't read the manga, but anxiously awaited watching. It was really sweet. An will watch again someday.

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Also if you want to watch FB, I second the gooddrama site.

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It definitely is a dark dark drama with Soo Min getting slapped around this week. The Doc's son is amazing as usual how he struts into the Lion's Den with his head held high. He has the best swagger around. I wish the show would cut out some of the police backstory and focus more on H/h. I watch the show with such anticipation and then the last 5-10 minutes finally roll around with some heartfelt scenes between the H/h. I get all excited and then the same thing happens the next episode where we don't get a lot of H/h scenes. Following today's episode, the H just needs to find a hideout for he and Soo Min to go lay low in for an episode.... lol Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 9, 2013 7:52:56 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I'm now at episode 35 of You're the Best, Lee Soon Shin - I am hanging on for the very rare cute moments between the lead H/h (and what so far has been a completely one-sided romance - yep, you heard it correctly - at episode 35 and the LEAD romance is still completely one-sided). I will say that the writer is working extremely hard to make this a drama with the most unlikeable characters. There are only 4 or so characters in the entire drama that I don't hate. I did like that the oldest sister was asked a question that I've also wondered (to paraphrase) "why is she so spineless" - I am also dying to know why so many k-drama heroines are completely spineless, as if this is a good thing. The middle sister (the only one who has at times shown a spine) is unfortunately usually unlikeable (tells Soon Shin get out and go live with her "real" mother and then is hateful to Soon Shin when she does what everyone in her adopted family demanded that she do) and has now become spineless by allowing her H's mother to push her around (and I mean this literally - H's mother actually

shoved her to the ground in this episode). I plan to watch to the end, but do mourn the drama that this could have been.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 10, 2013 5:48:29 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Hmmm, I Hear Your Voice might be extended by 2 episodes. Don't know if this is good news or bad news, but usually its bad news as it tends to slow a drama's pace.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 10, 2013 6:05:59 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I know. My heart sinks now when I see that a drama I love is getting an extension. No exception here. I'm hoping that Lee Jeong Soek's insanely busy schedule will keep this from happening.

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Reader123 and Rashell I know, extensions are usually bad for a drama and tend to weaken a story instead of strengthening it. However it's only 2 episodes, so that's not a big extension so hopefully it won't affect the pace of the story much. Also the main reason why I'm not too bothered by this is because with "Innocent Man", if they had extended it by just one more episode I believe the ending could've been much better, and not so rushed the way it ended up being. So I'm hoping that this means they'll give us a good detailed ending between SH/HS being happy. The last episode could be like Secret Garden, i.e. mostly dedicated just to show how SH/HS are living their happy ending. If that's the case, I wouldn't mind that :) But I guess we'll have to wait and see if this is good or bad for the drama.

Rashell I agree with you about Cyrano Dating Agency, this show turned out to be a really cute and delightful show. I continue to enjoy it, and am a bit sad to see it end next week, however at the same time I'm interested to see who everything will wrap up.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 10, 2013 2:00:33 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I agree that episode 8 of Monstar was very good. I was disappointed that it went the way of Shut Up Flower Boy Band with the bully team winning the competition, with the H's team "winning" via the netizens. I won't be surprised if the VP isn't forced to send both teams to the competition. Given Radio and Do Nam back story, I do believe that Radio's punishment (having to endure years and years of bullying) has far, far exceeded his "crime". On a positive note, I don't think Radio will jump - this show isn't set up to go that dark (hey, this isn't Bridal Mask).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 10, 2013 4:32:57 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Today's episode of I Hear Your Voice was fabulous!! Which I've come to expect from this show. I loved every second. It's suspensful, romantic, funny. It hits all the right notes. Which is why this extention talk is worrisome for me. Everything is firing on all cylinders perfectly and I feel like the writer knows exactly how the story goes. I don't want that direction and tightness of script and story to be derailed by an extra two episode extention. I'd rather have an ending that fits to the writers original version over expanding by a couple episodes just to get bogged down with stuff that doesn't add to the story. This isn't the type of drama to add an episode of pure romantic fluff at the end IMO. So it will be stretching the original story or making last minute changes to the original most likely that would fill those additional episodes. I just don't want to see what is clearly a clever, well thought out drama get mesed up just so the station can milk it for additional ratings. If the writer was requesting this because she didn't feel like the remaining episodes were enough to finish that would be a different story. I hope they just let it play out as planned.

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luvnlife says: Another great week of Heartless City. Our H keeps getting more and more bad news. He is at a low point realizing that he delivered the fatal dose of drugs to his mother when he was younger. (At the time he was a drug runner but he really didn't know what he was doing. He only saw it as a chance to make a few dollars.) Also he indirectly almost caused the h to be killed this week. Two thumbs up to the writer and director of this show. Faced paced writing and the scenes are shot great. Best fighting move of the week: our H taking off his suit coat and using it to deflect a knife... then so cooly he puts the coat back on and continues fighting.

Episode 15 previews look great... the bad guys are holding a needle to the h's throat. Our H connects the dots on the real identity of the h and gets mad at the om for putting her life on the line.

KUDOS to all these great shows that are airing. It's great having a batch of keepers.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 11, 2013 11:22:27 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I hope you're right Taz, because Radio just can't die like this, I think Do Nam will save him and it will lead to a reconciliation.

Okay, I'm going to do it, today. I am going to start watching Heartless City, I held off because I didn't want to get caught up with a show and have to wait for the next episode forever, I really hate that, so I'm going to start today.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 11, 2013 12:25:28 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 11, 2013 6:04:48 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: If you like the actor playing the H in Heartless City, I do recommend his romance in Smile, You - he plays a wonderful beta H (with all of the good beta attributes and none of the bad).

Actually, he and his h (Lee Min Jung) are one of my favorite k-drama couples - they are adorable and once they realize their feeling for each other are completely devoted. In addition, the secondary romance features Lee Chun Hee (Master from Dating Agency Cyrano) and his now real life wife (Jun Hye Jin). I will admit that some of the other storylines in this drama were boring (trust me - fast forward is your friend) and the H's mother does go batsh1t crazy but the lead romance is great from beginning to end.

Here's our cute couple: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2CwIYKlxes ETA: Teasers on 4 of the upcoming dramas: Master's Sun, Who Are You, Her Legend and Good Doctor http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/07/upcoming-drama-previews-master-doctor-who-areyou-her-legend/

Also, looks like the 2 episode extension was approved for I Hear Your Voice. Here's hoping it doesn't spoil the drama's pacing or result in a lot of filler. http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/07/i-hear-your-voice-extended-by-two-episodes Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 11, 2013 8:39:27 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 11, 2013 8:51:19 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 thanks for sharing, the trailer for Master's Sun visually looks very good even though it's very short. But I really hope that with Master's Sun they won't go too much with horror, as that is my least favorite genre. I'm hoping for a good drama/romance with a comedic streak and very light horror elements.

Episodes 11 and 12 of "I Hear Your Voice" were really good, I continue to really like this show. SH has just gotten his memory back along with his ability to read minds, and oh I loved that back hug between him and HS by the end of ep 14. I also really like how the supporting characters are well drawn out as well, and that judge cracks me up sometimes.

Even though I wasn't too bothered by an extension for this show, I was still hoping that there wouldn't be one just because the odds are against it being good for the show. However I'm keeping the hope that this show will remain very good until the end.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jul 12, 2013 3:20:35 AM PDT Spectator51 says: I loved Smile You. I think he's adorable, albeit a bit skinny, in that show. I was disoriented the first few episodes though, because I'd last seen him playing the dashing, sexy, and somewhat underhanded warrior prince in Ja Myung Go. He sure didn't look skinny in that drama. Maybe it was just the armor. To me, the part he's playing in Heartless City seems right up his alley after Ja Myung Go. Sadly, I can't recommend Ja Myung Go to anyone who wants a happy ending.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 12, 2013 3:32:17 AM PDT Spectator51 says: So here's something odd. I just went back to the beginning of this discussion to verify my memory that the original poster was looking for dramas with happy endings. That post and others were deleted by Amazon on July 9, 2013. I wonder what's going on. I don't remember who the OP was. Are you still with us OP? Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jul 12, 2013 4:29:14 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 12, 2013 5:02:30 AM PDT

taz-mania (Reader123) says: Spectator51 - Wow, you're correct, all of "Adnana" posts are gone - looks like perhaps Amazon deleted her account?? And I agree, the OP and probably all of us that follow this thread are looking for dramas with HEAs. ETA: I agree that episode 12 of IHYV was great - I also liked the direction that their taking the second female lead - I thought this episode redeemed her character from her childhood mistakes.

You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 13, 2013 6:35:17 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Yay! Nana to the rescue in Monstar - thank goodness.

Watched the first episode of Sword and Flower - so far don't think its going to challenge The Princess' Man as my favorite sageuk. The tone and pacing of the show are certainly quite different (in a weird way) so I'm not sure that I like. I don't find Uhm Tae-woong to be the least bit attractive and the stylist isn't helping matters by giving him a very messy wig thus making him look even more unattractive. Interestingly, the h's father is the same actor as the h's father in The Princess' Man and the h is kicka$$ (which seems odd for a princess - but the time period of this drama is 642, so perhaps she has more freedom than expected for a princess?). While the first episode didn't cause me to become invested in this show or the H/h, I do plan, as time permits, to at least watch a few more episodes.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Jul 13, 2013 8:04:50 AM PDT Last edited by you on Jul 28, 2013 1:56:06 PM PDT Adnana says: Hi. So, after half-a-dozen emails to Amazon's customer service, they admitted that they had removed my posts (and my posting rights) due to... taa-dam... an error--which they have now apologized for and corrected. All my posts are back up.

I gotta say, though, this has left such a bad taste in my mouth. When I was first banned, it happened out of the blue and without any notice from Amazon. And their Customer service was less than helpful, initially, when I emailed them asking for a clarification.

In other (K-drama) updates... I'm watching (and liking) Monstar. I plan to check out "Can You Hear my Voice" and "Sword and Flower" once they finish airing. I haven't had a crack drama since "Faith", and I really need one. :) Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Jul 13, 2013 8:37:00 AM PDT luvnlife says: So glad you are back Adnana... that was the strangest thing.

Monstar, Can You Hear my Voice and Heartless City had some great episodes this week. I tried watching the first 3 episodes of Sword and Flower but I am giving up until that show is over. To me that show is so slowly paced and it was hard to follow. So if Taz or anyone else can keep us filled in that would be great.

I am sort of liking Goddess of Marriage but it reminds me a lot of a US Soap Opera. I'm watching it only after I catch up on all the other episodes. I'm really not sure where they are headed with that one. It looks like the second lead is going to get the girl but they haven't showed to much backstory on the main guy yet. His family is awful.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 13, 2013 9:49:31 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Adnana - welcome back. Glad that they were able to restore all of your previous post. I do on occasion reread posts on this thread relating to dramas that I haven't seen but am considering watching, so its good that none are missing...

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So I watched the first two epis of Heartless on gooddrama, but the subs come and go, where is the best place to watch this drama?

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I think the viewer needs to be in a certain mood to be able to enjoy and have patience for this show. I'm also on the verge of dropping "Goddess of Marriage", because it just isn't making me want to watch more or keeping my interest.

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Posted on Jul 13, 2013 5:19:31 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I'm distracted by Uhm's hair, I've missed dialog trying to picture him as the sneaky, sexy bastard of Delightful Girl Choon Hyang. So unless I hear the series really picks up and gets better, I'm dropping it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 13, 2013 5:35:22 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So glad you're back Adnana! Who knows what Amazon was thinking.

I'm still most invested with I Hear Your Voice. But I'm looking forward to Masters Sun and Who Are You. Goddess of Marriage is okay, but I'm not loving it. Sword and Flower is...weird. I'll follow it, but also don't think it will be a favorite. I'm looking forward to the end of Cyrano even though this latest turn is a bit unessarily dark. Shark is getting more intense, but I'm unsure of how it's going to end and tie everything together. Heartless City is good and Dr.'s Son is seriously smokin hot, but I wish there was a bit more romance in it. I also watch Heartless City on Dramafever. That's my drama rundown.

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Or maybe it was just the character he played. He is a good actor. He was excellent playing twin brothers in Resurrection. They seemed like very different people, even though I knew it was the same actor.

Another appealing element of Equator was Lee Joon Hyuk as the second male lead. He was amazing. He does a great job as a very intense, verging on crazy, character. I liked him in Three Brothers, but he was much more impressive here. This character was more like the role he played as the prosecutor in City Hunter. I also liked his romance in City Hunter better than the lead pair.

So, now I'm inspired to try Delightful Girl Choon Hyang.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 13, 2013 8:43:15 PM PDT luvnlife says: Goddess of Marriage is starting to remind me a little of the Tdrama Summer's Desire.

Possessive H loses h and has to change his ways. I'm not sure what will happen in this drama

since the h slept with the om already. I really like the om.

Episode 5 we learned more about our male lead. As he proposes marriage to the h he basically says "who cares if you don't love me. a loveless marriage works best." Such a stand up guy at this point. lol Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 14, 2013 6:07:41 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvenlife: the problem with the fiancĂŠ in GofM is way more that terrible family the any issues with him. Oh Chen was an orphan, so the h in Summer's Desire didn't have that issue.

Plus new guy in GofM is so sweet.

I actually liked Tae Woong better than the H in Choong Hyang. Well, until he went kind of crazy that is.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 14, 2013 8:09:02 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 15, 2013 8:53:59 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Delightful Girl Choong Hyang is one of my least favorite Hong Sisters drama (I actually dislike it more than Big). The first time I tried to watch this drama, it became a DNF. However, I did go back later on and forced myself to finish, as I thought that the later episodes might be better, but for me at least they weren't. While this drama is a favorite for a lot of people, I disliked the H (and have for the most part avoided all dramas with Jae Hee) and hated the OW. Unfortunately, one of the tropes in almost all Hong Sisters dramas is the malicious/conniving OW and I thought this OW was one of the worst in K-drama. Although, I guess you could argue that the OW in How To Meet A Perfect Neighbor wins the award for the absolute worst k-drama OW, as she truly hated the H and just wanted to marry him in order to make his life completely miserable - and to please her father, of course. However, I didn't have as much of a problem with the OW in Perfect Neighbor since the H also disliked the OW (similar to You're Beautiful), unlike Choong Hyang where the nasty OW was the H's first love and he started the drama still in love with her.

I've never watched Man of Equator/Equator Man (2012) - is it any good and does it have a HEA? I'm having a hard time coming up with any secondary romance in a melodrama that ends in a HEA. ETA: Heirs has added a couple more cuties to its cast - Kang Haneul (OM from Monstar) and Park Hyung-shik (young H from Nine). Kang Haneul character sounds a little like his Monstar character - the son of a police chief who is smart, handsome, and student body president. When added to Lee Min Ho, Choi Jin-hyuk and Kim Woo-bin, I can only say that at least the male side of the cast is going to be very pretty...

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Posted on Jul 15, 2013 9:18:57 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 16, 2013 8:40:05 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell I agree with you about Heartless City, at this point I'd say that I'm casually following it. I skim through the new episodes, because I've given up on them giving more time to the H/h storyline (which is the main reason I'm following the show, because I really like the H/h moments few as they may be). Cyrano Dating Agency wraps today, hope that it will be a good ending (I don't mind whoever the h ends up with, even though I too have a soft spot for "master").

Also I didn't say this before, because this isn't exactly a drama, but I think it's worth mentioning, I've been watching "We Got Married Global Edition" (I think this show was mentioned once before on this thread) , it's like a reality version of a romantic drama. I know that part of it is probably scripted, but I thought it was a cute show with its awkward and also sincere moments. My favorite couple is Taec and GuiGui/Emma (she's my favorite character on this show) and then there's Honkgi and Mina (this couple started out really awkward, but then they got better). I really didn't want the couples to separate when they've just started to develop feelings for each other, especially Taec and GuiGui because she cried a lot. I didn't feel that Taec fell for GuiGui the way she did for him. I hope that they'll meet after the show.

I wish that this show had been longer :) Anyways this was my first K-variety/reality show and I liked it, it was almost like watching a light romantic drama but with some awkwardness. I don't ever watch reality shows, but I'm glad I took the chance to check this one out.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 16, 2013 7:00:24 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Watched the end of Cyrano today, and although I could have done without the kidnapping part, I enjoyed the sweet HEA. Although I have to say that if I find a Master in real-life, I would pick him in a heartbeat. Still overall this was an adorable light-hearted drama that was fun to watch but didn't linger long after watching. It won't be a favorite, but I did really like it as I watched.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 16, 2013 8:40:40 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I haven't watched the last episode of Cyrano Dating Agency yet, but I too prefer the second male lead, and I was still hoping that MY would end up with him. However Moojin and Hyeri are my favorite couple in this show. True they didn't have a lot of screen time, but those moments when they were together were memorable and beautiful. I love the way Moojin quietly and meaningfully shows his love for Hyeri. Who would've thought that the coldest one in Cyrano Dating Agency (robot boy) would be the best one in love. In the end I too have really enjoyed this show so far, but it's not a favorite of mine.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 17, 2013 6:30:33 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 17, 2013 1:12:40 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Overall, I thought Cyrano was a good addition to the "Flower Boy" series. While not a favorite drama (not even of just the 4 "Flower Boy" dramas), it was a cute, fun series. I never really became that invested in the lead romance and do agree that Moo Jin's romance was by far sweeter. However, I thought that the kidnapping did ruin the long-term HEA for this couple, as I expect at some point Hye Ri will be arrested for her part in the kidnapping, as I don't think her accomplice can be arrested in what is, at least in the US, a felony, while she goes completely free. I know - just kidding - in Rom/Com criminals are never made to pay for their crimes - no matter how serious they are.

ETA: Playful Kiss - Love in Tokyo also ends this week. It seemed that the pace of this drama slowed as compared to the other versions, to the point that I expect the ending will be the third kiss and not the wedding or thereafter. While I did enjoy this version of the manga, it will not be a favorite. However, I did like the h and OM more than in any of the other versions, while Joe Cheng remains my favorite version of the H and the H's mom in the Korean version retains her title of favorite k-drama mother.

Finally in episode 37 of You're the Best Lee Soon Shin the h is showing faint signs of liking the H. The OW has now moved from nasty/unpleasant to full on malicious/conniving (always the way to win the H heart). Granny continues to be unkind to LSS and the future MIL for the second sister continues planning ways to make her future DIL suffer. This drama goes a long way in making you appreciate the really good family dramas like Family's Honor, Unexpected You, Ojakgyo Brothers and Smile You - but I keep hanging on for those sooo cute lead H/h moments.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 17, 2013 9:54:50 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I've now watched this week's episodes of Shark and both were strong episodes I thought. The secrets are out and now its going to come down to who can act and cover faster. I am now most concerned for the h. I'm just feeling that this one is going to end with her death. She'll be the sacrifice. She's the common link between all these people and her death would have the most impact. She's now becoming the pawn between them all and I just don't see an HEA for this one. Plus there is the poor husband. I'm preparing.

Soon Shin is so hard to watch. I now FF probably 80%. What a cute premise just destroyed by all this "mother" crap. Awful people. And I agree. It makes me appreciate those few family drama gems.

I Hear Your Voice did get a 2 ep extension. Lets hope it adds to the awesome instead of takes away.

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I've watched episode 13 of I Hear Your Voice raw, and can't wait to watch it subbed. This episode had a lot of great H/h moments. I'm in love with SH. I also just want the villain to get his comeuppance, he's been getting away with his bad deeds for too long. I thought the pacing of this episode was a bit slower, but I didn't mind because we got a lot of SH/HS goodness. Right now I'm 90% sure that this show is a favorite of mine, but I can't say 100% until I see the ending first, because a lot could change (but I hope not).

Reader123 while Cyrano Dating Agency is not a favorite of mine, but amongst the "flower boy" dramas, of which I've watched "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop", "Flower Boy Next Door", and now "Cyrano Dating Agency". Cyrano Dating Agency is my favorite amongst those 3 shows.

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I am continuing to enjoy Heartless City and so far haven't really been bothered by the limited romance, especially given the suspense element of the show. Unfortunately, I do think that in the end this show is going to have a very high body count.

ETA: D.M. - of the "flower boy" dramas, "Shut Up Flower Boy Band" wins my vote as the best. Great story, great characters and no weak episodes.

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IMO, another awesome week of Heartless City. Even though there isn't a lot of 'romantic' interactions between the two leads, this show is so awesomely written. I heard that it took the writer four years to write the script. Unfortunately that probably means I'll be crying a lot of tears at the end. I hope that someone like Soo just dies so our two leads can have a happy ever after. This is by far my favorite drama of 2013.

Speaking of favorites... it has been a while but I would love to hear what some of your favorite Kdramas of all time are. (We did this last year but since then we've seen more dramas and more people have become part of our community.) Also, for fun, if you could date any 'character' who would you pick?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jul 17, 2013 6:06:05 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: My top 5 dramas really haven't changed so instead here are my favorites by category and other dramas that I find myself frequently re-watching: Sageuk: The Princess' Man; Sungkyunkwan Scandal Melodrama: King 2 Hearts; King of Baking Kim Tak Goo; Save The Last Dance For Me Rom/Com - Queen In Hyun's Man; My Girlfriend is a Gumiho; City Hall; Secret Garden; You're Beautiful Coming of Age - Shut Up Flower Boy Band Revenge/Crime - City Hunter Family - Family's Honor; Ojakgyo Brothers; Smile You Non-Korean: Autumn's Concerto For your last question, I'll instead provide the hero that I'd let my daughter grow up to marry: H from Smile You. As his h told his mother, as a potential husband he was practically perfect - and he really was.

I find most k-drama heroes to be waaaay too high maintenance. They either have dangerous jobs (City Hunter), neurotic personalities (You're Beautiful, Protect the Boss) or run so hot and cold that their poor heroines are driven to suicide (The Return of Iljimae). (And let's not even discuss their mothers.) In real life, give me a sweet beta anytime.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 17, 2013 6:51:25 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I'm the same as Reader123. My top 5 remain the same, but I like the idea of favorites by category. So here's my list. You'll notice many are the same.

Rom/Com: Coffee Prince, Queen Inhyun's Man, You're Beautiful, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho Revenge/Thriller: City Hunter, I Hear Your Voice, King2Hearts Saguek: Princess' Man, The Moon Embracing the Sun, Dong Yi Melodrama: That Winter the Wind Blows Family: Ojakyago Brothers, Unexpected You, Family's Honor, My Daughter Seo Young High School: Shut Up Flower Boy Band, School 2012, Answer Me 1997 Non-Korean: Summer's Desire, Autumn's Concerto I also agree that between their family issues and their own issues most kdrama H's would be tough to be involved with. I think Han Gyul from Coffee Prince is my most likely to date in real life. He was mostly normal with no glaring personality disorders. His family, even grandma, were actually really accepting behind a gruff initial impression. And once they were together he was the sweetest most devoted boyfriend ever.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 17, 2013 11:17:48 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: No real order here, but these are my faves; Coffee Prince That Winter the Wind Blows Shining Inheritance You're Beautiful Flower Boy Ramyun Shop Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 18, 2013 4:21:55 AM PDT luvnlife says: Rom/Com: Secret Garden, City Hall and Personal Taste Hidden Gem: Capital Scandal Revenge: City Hunter, Time Between Dog and Wolf, King2Hearts First Love: Spring Waltz and Shining Inheritance Coming of Age: Monstar, Shut Up Flower Boy Band, and Flower Boy Ramyun Shop Thriller: Heartless City and I Can Hear Your Voice

Saguek: Princess' Man Non Korean: Autumn's Concerto and Fated to Love You As for the dream guy... If it meant tolerating the sparkling track suit, I would for Kim JooWon from Secret Garden. Yea he was a little stalkerish at times but he was so devoted to h.

He even turned is back on his evil (mostly mother) family to be with her.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 18, 2013 11:50:23 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Poor Scale/Dal Joong - killed in Heartless City and dying in I Hear Your Voice after being wrongly imprisoned for 26 years. Guy can't catch a break. I'm always amazed when the same character actor shows up in 2 currently airing shows that I'm following - surprisingly this has happened several times now. I'm beginning to think that the Korean acting community isn't that large as it's becoming rarer to watch a drama where I'm not already familiar with at least some of the cast members. So far, I think 2013 has been a fairly decent year for dramas.

While none of the dramas that I have watched to completion have become favorites, most have at least provided several hours of viewing enjoyment.

I always enjoy seeing everyone's favorites, as I've found it to be a good way to pick up a drama or so that I haven't yet watched (although I will admit my husband has expressed shock that there are any k-dramas left that I haven't seen - I didn't have the heart to tell him my TBWed list is still very long).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 18, 2013 12:26:08 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Ha! Reader123, we could have the same husband. Mine is also amazed that there are dramas out there that I haven't managed to see yet.

I've been entertained by this year's dramas, but only a couple have managed to really hook me.

I Hear Your Voice is probably in contention to be one of my favorites ever. Even these last two "slower" episodes were fabulous for me because of all the adorable OTP moments. I would love to have a Soo Ha for myself. Except that whole mind reading thing could get a little dicey sometimes. Still he's the sweetest thing ever.

I'm also really loving Monstar as a possible favorite coming of age type drama. I love it's little band of misfits and just want all of them to be happy. I ship the second couple in this probably more then the first, but I'll be very disapointed if Nana doesn't get her Sun Woo in the end. Their duet was FABULOUS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Fc8w9HU6c.

Kim Hanuel just does it for me. He's hot and he sings like that. One more reason I can't wait for Heirs in October. I'm watching that drama for the hotties alone. The story can suck with that level of eye candy.

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So far the news about plot has been scarce, but news about eye candy has been plenty lol.

Okay now back on topic, my favorite k-dramas are: That Winter the Wind Blows Secret Garden Queen Inhyun's Man You're Beautiful My Princess I Hear Your Voice (so far) Edited to add: Now about my favorite dramas that are non-korean, aside from the other good ones that have already been mentioned by you guys: Hana Yori Dango (J-drama) Game Rai Game Rak (Thai-drama, warning though this enters bodice ripper territory starting with ep 12 to I think 17, of its 20 eps. Overall I can't deny that I really liked this show despite some heavy makjang, yes I know that's a k expression. But the H/h chemistry is off the charts).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 18, 2013 8:17:14 PM PDT luvnlife says: Rom/Com: Secret Garden, City Hall and Personal Taste Hidden Gem/Opposites Attract: Capital Scandal Revenge: City Hunter, Time Between Dog and Wolf, King2Hearts First Love: Spring Waltz and Shining Inheritance Coming of Age: Monstar and Flower Boy Ramyun Shop Thriller: Heartless City and I Can Hear Your Voice (so far so good with these two) Saguek: Princess' Man Non Korean: Autumn's Concerto and Fated to Love You As for the dream guy... If it meant tolerating the sparkling track suit, I would for Kim JooWon from Secret Garden. Yea he was a little stalkerish at times but he was so devoted to h.

He even turned is back on his family (mainly evil mother) to be with her.

Thanks everyone for posting... now I want to go and rewatch some of these. If anyone else some across any 'hidden gems' please share. Always looking for new things to check out.

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Posted on Jul 19, 2013 5:34:59 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 19, 2013 8:53:47 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I do agree with everyone that Monstar, I Hear Your Voice and Heartless City have all been excellent dramas so far. Let's hope that they all finish strong. Unfortunately it seems that so many dramas that start out really good lose steam towards the end or have extremely poor endings.

I also agree that Capital Scandal was a good drama - it covered some of the same events as Bridal Mask but was never as dark or as emotionally challenging. I am glad that I watched Bridal Mask as it was airing - it's a drama that I will never forget, but one I would never have watched if I had known its ending. In addition to this thread, I have on occasion watched YT videos posted of "favorite k-dramas" to identify potentially good dramas that I may have missed. I have also found that due to their length, family dramas have some of the best romances - but sometimes you do have to fastforward through the other storylines.

ETA: Another site for k-dramas - I saw a few dramas that I haven't seen on other sites. http://www.crunchyroll.com/videos/drama/popular Also this site seems to have quite a few Japanese dramas http://www.dramafans.org/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 19, 2013 9:11:46 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reading your posts, I've realized that there are still quite a few dramas that I haven't checked out. It's funny that no matter how many dramas we watch, it seems that there's still plenty left to see :) Now concerning the drama heroes, I realized I forgot to mention that part in my above post.

However I'll simply state who are my favorite male leads in some of my favorite dramas.

In no particular order The H from Coffee Prince, even though this show is not a favorite of mine, but this H has the least baggage and is very devoted to the h. He's very handsome and reliable.

Oh Soo from That Winter, oh he's got a lot of baggage and he's a bad boy, but he's also the most gorgeous H I've seen in a drama and I loved the way he protected and took care of Oh Young.

Boong Do from Queen Inhyun's Man, he's strong/sexy/protective and kind. He's always gentle/loving with the h. He's a bit too perfect, but I'm not complaining.

Joo Won from Secret Garden, yes he can be a bit obsessive and possessive, but overall I really liked his devotion to the h. No matter what happens, he simply won't give her up. He's got the family baggage which we all hate though, but he's strong and the h comes first to him.

Soo Ha from I Hear Your Voice, I love how in tune with HS he is (partly because he can read

her mind) and how he takes care of her. I also love how he can be so cute and yet so sexy and strong at the same time.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 19, 2013 10:18:16 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Well, I finished Mischevious Kiss, Tokyo. And it was okay. Of the three versions, I still think that the taiwanese versions are the best. I probably liked the h best in this version, but this H was probably the meanest. Although he did thaw quite a bit in the last episode, he was so cold to her in the last couple eps before, that it was hard for me to forgive him. It was a cute drama, but didn't really cover any territory that the other versions hadn't already shown.

I'm excited for Monstar today too! I want to see the fallout from the kiss last episode, and I'm crossing my fingers for some Sun Woo/NaNa. That scene where he gets all up in her face about the cigarette was such a tease. They'll be HOT if he can just realize she's the one for him!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 19, 2013 10:58:18 AM PDT Amazon Customer says: I also finished the last ep of MK. I never could get into the series. Maybe I've watched the other versions too many times? I felt the characters throughout the series but there was nothing from Naoki. For me, he was the meanest and coldest of every version. I felt like he really did like the other ladies in the drama much more than what he felt for Kotoko. I did like how there were one or two smiles from him at the very end. But it wasn't enough for me.

Waiting until tonight for Monstar!!! Excited to see what will happen. I hope for some development with Sun Woo and NaNa. They are my favorite!

Other than those two drama's I haven't been watching many. The spring/summer batch of drama's didn't have anything for me. I but I am really hoping for The Master's Sun to catch my attention. Reply 1994 and HEIRS!!! I am so excited for Heirs. Even more so now that I hear it has a Hana Yori Dango vibe to it. (but I think a lot of dramas have that vibe going on) I did finish watching We Got Married global edition. I was totally shipping Hong Ki and Mina by the end of the series. As their relationship progressed it was so much sweeter and fuller that what I thought it would be. And it seemed that at the end, they truly did have some affection for one another and would really miss each other. Taec and Emma, oh my. I was sooooooo shipping them to start of with. They were so cute and flirty at the beginning and as they progressed, it felt rushed and fake. And I couldn't get pass their language barrier and I don't think Taec could either. He started annoying me with his -oh yeah unh huh aww awwafter everything poor Emma would say. But I've never delt with someone who doesn't speak my English as a first language so I may very well do the same thing. Can't hate him for it but, it was annoying. And Emma did seem like she would miss him but he really showed no emotion. That was a bummer to the show.

Happy drama watching friends!!

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It turned me off family dramas for at least the next two years, until I recover from the brain damage I almost caused myself watching this. :) Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Jul 20, 2013 8:50:27 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @ Adnana: all of us that made it through 100 Year Inheritance lost many brain cells. It really was painful toward the end.

Monstar was adorable again this week. So cute how embarrassed Se Yi and Soel Chan are over one little kiss. Oh, to be that young. And how awesome is Na Na? Her dance was HOT. I think all three boys were impressed. Two even have a bit of a crush, but not the one that should! I just want to shake Sun Woo until he realizes how fabulous this girl that likes him is.

I NEED a Sun Woo/Na Na kiss before the end. So he only has like an episode and a half to wise up!

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I loved the parents' storyline and I thought their ending very fitting. (btw, I cried my eyes out with Wol Ryung when Seo Hwa made the decision she needed to make in order to save him) Re: the Gu Family Book who gave the show its name but never made an *actual* appearance during the drama--I thought this was handled badly because they (the production and marketing people) had made such a big issue over the gumiho hero becoming human, but that quest was delayed time and again--and in the end completely abandoned. It didn't give the closure one had every right to expect, given the initial setup. So I blame the execution, though I don't actually mind the hero *not* becoming human after all. Personally, I think it's pretty cool to stay young and healthy and strong forever--or at least until you find your true soulmate that you can grow old with.

As for the ending **SPOILERS** follow I'm not a fan of the reincarnation trope usually, when one half of the couple stays the same (with all the old memories and the love rooted in those memories) while the other half of the couple has no memories of their former life and has to fall in love all over again. I feel like the ground will never be even between the two of them, that somehow the one who remembers will always love more deeply because he has more reasons to love.

But in this case... As Koreans love their reincarnation stories, and the purpose here was clearly to show that the new reincarnation of the heroine wasn't different in any way from the old (in terms of looks, attraction to the hero, and personality--the latter of which is most important), I was weirdly okay with it. Because they made it so that the new Yeol Wol doesn't feel like a new person, not even like a perfect replica of the old Yeol Wol--which would never happen normally (ahem... if reincarnation truly existed)--but somehow she feels as if she *is* Yeol Wol herself (minus the memories, but with everything else). Am I

explaining this well? Sigh. Probably not.

Anyway, not the best ending they could have given us, but still an acceptable HEA in my book.

Edit this post | Permalink Your post: Jul 21, 2013 11:52:16 AM PDT Adnana says: As for Monstar... That's another drama I'm watching currently, because of all the great recs here. I've watched up to episode 9, and I don't really want to be the odd one out, when everyone seems to be completely in love with this show... But I'm not. In love, that is.

I like it, I like it fine; I think it's cute--adorable even, in its better moments; the characters feel real and layered, and I wish them well... But I'm not, like, holding my breath in fear or excitement for them. They're all so young, and I'm not really that much older than them in years, but I'm finding that I have little patience with all the symptoms of their young age, especially when those "symptoms" are blown so much bigger for effect. Like the endless prevaricating and looking for excuses in order to hide one's true feelings and save face (Seol Chan); the exaggerated cluelessness when it comes to feelings (can anyone be that naive?) and the lack of empathy toward her mother's pain, who lost a husband (Se Yi)...

So I'm liking the show fine, but quibbles like this keep me from getting completely invested in these characters' journey. Also, I'm finding the pace a little... slow. Not in the sense that nothing happens--obviously, quite a lot happens--but in the sense that very few exciting things happen over the course of a normal one hour and a half long episode. Maybe it's just not the right show for me, or not at the right time. Right now, I think I'm looking for "exciting and heart-pounding" more than I'm looking for "earnest and heartfelt".

But I'll definitely watch this to the end. :) Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Jul 21, 2013 1:55:08 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: What I like about Monstar is that it feels in tune with the age of its character. These "little" moments that seem so huge and important at that time, but that with the perspective of age really aren't that big of a deal. It feels real that a young man experiencing love for the first time would struggle to express it easily. He's right at that stage where we stop tugging the girl we likes pigtails and instead try to get on her good side. He's awkward and that's real. Sun Woo, on the other hand, is that young man who knows exactly who and what he is. The one that's wise beyond his years and seems to have never had to struggle with anything. SeYi is typical in that we expect our parents to be perfect at that age. It doesn't occur to us that they're just human and living for the first time too. I just think the emotion of the show is real and sweet. All these kids have issues, even Sun Woo in getting the girl, some are bigger then others but they all feel true to their age. It's just hitting a coming of age sweet spot for me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 21, 2013 9:12:00 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Okay, so I've been keeping up with Godess of Marriage since it started, and have found it mostly okay. I have hope that the downtrodden sister-in-law is finally going to be able to thwart that awful mother-in-law and husband. I still HATE the needy wife of the cheater and have no hope she'll ever wise up. The sister and her husband have proven to have a great

marriage. Their relationship feels warm and comfortable. They seem to be real partners.

Now on to the h and her two men. She seems to have fallen in love with the sweet new guy and he clearly feels the same for her. He found out last week about the fiancĂŠ and after processing everything agrees to let her go. He feels they met too late and that she'd never be happy if she broke her promise and hurt so many people. The problem is her fiancĂŠ has become suspicious. He uses his job as a prosecutor to get her phone records. The final scene of today's episode is that he's set up a dinner with the OM for business and invites the h. He watches them as they recognize eachother. And end. I'm dying to know what he's going to do.

Finally I actually care about what happens next with this show.

I'm pretty much team OM because no matter how hot Kim Ji Hoon is, his family is a deal breaker. Plus I feel like he doesn't really listen to the h about what she wants, needs, or thinks.

But he does adore her. And he's come across as quite possessive of her. I really don't know what he'll do when he's face to face with the man he's pretty sure she's cheating with. Lets hope the next episode doesn't let me down. I'm ready for the drama!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 22, 2013 6:58:28 AM PDT YepIt'sBecky says: Can I ask what site you are watching Monstar on. I've been watching it on Dramafever and waiting for episode 10 to be available. Thanks.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 22, 2013 12:18:16 PM PDT luvnlife says: I too got caught up on episodes of Goddess of Marriage over the weekend. I thought this week's cliff hanger was great. I agree that it will be interesting to see what the main guy does.

I hope he does do some sort of crazy revenge to keep the storyline interesting. This drama is suppose to have 32 episodes so we have a long ways to go. The pace of this show could pick up just a little. I am team om for now as well. He is a great guy and our main lady has some chemistry with him. She has way more chemistry/feelings for him at this point. I am really curious who she will end up with in the end. I even checked a few times to see if the OM was listed as the male lead on any websites but so far he has only been listed as om. The H seems too far gone for redemption at this point... he means well but he shared some of the controlling traits of his family.

Two more weeks of I Can Hear Your Voice, Heartless City and Monstar.... what is going to hold me over until Heirs airs.. (wow Heirs Airs is weird to say) :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jul 22, 2013 12:42:56 PM PDT YepIt'sBecky says: thanks Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 23, 2013 6:20:02 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Shark had two pretty strong eps this week. I'm somehow feeling most sorry for the boys in this one. Joon Young is trying to deal with the fact that he now knows his wife is having an affair, her grandfather is responsible for what happened to his father, and Yi Soo is alive. Yi Soo is struggling with still loving the married granddaughter of his enemy and now the knowledge that his father wasn't one of the good guys after all. And poor sweet investigator Soo Hyun turns out his best friend's father is the enemy who tortured his father and that means the girl he likes is that man's daughter as well. I'm gearing up for a whole lot of heartache in next week's final episodes. I don't know if we'll get an HEA here for anyone.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 23, 2013 6:29:29 PM PDT luvnlife says: Heartless City had two nice episodes this week but don't expect much interaction between Parksa and Soo Min. Disappointing that there was so much potential for some great progression with their relationship. (Should have had a lady co-write this story... HA). The storyline is nicely written though and I am not disappointed in watching this series. I think it is great and I still recommend it. SM did figure out with the Doc's son was. They left us with a cliffhanger until next week on how she will ultimately react. The om did tell her that the doc's son did not kill her unni but she didn't want to listen. You can feel it in the air... someone is about to die but who will it be?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 23, 2013 6:41:04 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 23, 2013 6:43:03 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell I agree, good summary. The ending of ep 18 with YS's last words- as he looked at the painting "Don't look back, you have to finish it Han Yi Soo" before walking out- gave me chills. I'm also worried about YH because she's getting these nose bleeds, and I feel sorry for HW (our h) as well. I too get the strong feeling that none of the characters in this show are getting a happy ending, unfortunately.

I'm feeling a bit sad that next week, the shows I'm following will wrap up. "I Hear Your Voice" wraps up next week as well, hopefully "Master's Sun" will not disappoint and will be a good show to fill the void.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 24, 2013 7:20:24 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvinlife: I'm hoping that they set up the exact same situation as with Kyung Mi only this time we have a different outcome. Baska will save Soo Min from the sniper and he'll get to explain everything to her. It's possible, right? I agree that I've enjoyed Cruel City as well. I do wish for a little more romance, but as a crime/actio noir it's been fabulous.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 26, 2013 2:55:17 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So watching the raw of today's Monstar ep didn't make me very happy. There is only one episode left and somehow the love triangle from he!! is still going strong. WHY? How in the world are they going to tie everything up in an hour and a half when so may threads are dangling. I can get over the idea of my Nana/SunWoo pair not happening, but this episode advanced NOTHING except for the very last scene where Se Yi admits to Sun Woo that she likes Soel Chan. But that was after spending half the episode on a date with Sun Woo. I'm worried that after being awesome for 10 episodes that these last two are not going to be of the same caliber. How are they going to cram the Sun Woo/Soel Chan history, Ajusshi and Se Yi's mom's history, everything at school, plus all the relationship issues between the kids into one episode in a satisfying way? I'm trying to have hope, but don't see how it can be logically done. And why waste a whole episode on useless triangle crap when that should be done and everyone moving on!!

But I did start watching a cute (but LONG) Taiwanese drama called Love Now. The H has had a crush on the h for YEARS. He fell in love with her at first sight, but didn't know how to find her. The h is just turning 28 and is a workaholic. Her boss, who is also her ex, and her family decide to tell her she has a terminal illness and only six months to live in order to help her realize that live is passing her by. They send her on a trip to try to deal with the news planning to break the truth once she gets there. The H, of course going to the same place, saves the h from almost getting run over since she's still in a daze about her impending death.

His bag gets stolen because he left it to rush to her rescue, so she changes rooms in order to get him a place to stay too. So she misses the "you're really okay" message. She confides in the H, and since he already love her, he totally suggests that they get married and make some of her life wishes come true. They're adorable. In the 3rd episode, there is a scene where the h "surprises" the H in the shower. Yes people. The lead couple SHOWER together. That's pretty shocking for an Asian drama. Anyway, I already see the storm clouds coming, and since this drama has like 70 episodes, I'm sure we aren't anywhere near our HEA. But so far it's very cute.

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Posted on Jul 26, 2013 5:20:14 PM PDT luvnlife says: @Rashell... I feel the same way about Monstar. The date was unnecessary. I agree... they are dragging the love triangle out too long. It is going to be hard to believe that SunWoo gets the bad news and then realizes he is in love with Nana. I can see SunWoo surprising Nana on date#10. This drama is so cute but I agree this was a wasted episode.

Please keep us posted on Love Now... it sounds like a good one.

The previews for Heartless City are out for next week. It looks to be an intense episode... I can't wait. Only 2 episodes left... please please happy ending for ParkSa/Soo Min. The music in this show is amazing.... it deserves some awards.

I started watching a Kdrama called "New Tales of a Gisaeng." It got descent reviews (it's already aired) and I have enjoyed the first 10 episodes (52 episodes total). It takes place in the present day. So far the rich H met the poor/middle class h at his house when she is there to do traditional dancing for his grandma. He takes a liking to her right away but she brushes him off. A few days later the H with his three friends go on a blind date with the h and her three friends (coincidence). The h's friend (2nd lead) takes a liking to the H right away and calls the H for herself. The group pairs off by having each girl put something of their's on the table.

The guys have to pick the item and then they pair off with the girl. The h puts her hair pin on the table which the H recognizes right away from his house. He selects that but the h's friends lies and says it is hers. The story goes on and the H and h continue to run into each other. On run in #5, the H and h have a nice lunch. After lunch the H drives the h to a hotel to sleep with her. She didn't expect that and gets upset and starts walking home. The H tries apologizing for the misunderstanding (at this point he is still a cocky H) and asks what he can do to make it up to her. She tells him to get on his knees and ask for forgiveness. That is as far as I got. The synopsis says that the h will lose her family and will go more into debt. The h joins a gisaeng to save the family. What I like about this drama is that you don't have to fast forward a lot of parts. The 2nd lead has her own storyline but I have been fast forwarding through it. Plus the story has really moved along quickly. It is going to be fun to see the H grovel as the story progresses.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 26, 2013 6:57:39 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: I watched that drama a while back. I may have mentioned it on this thread even.

This H really starts off as such a cocky jerk. And he stays that way for a while. The poor h gets her heart stomped by him a couple times. But once he realizes how much he loves and needs her, he devotes himself to winning her back. He's jealous and possessive, so his woman being a gisaeng makes him insane. I don't want to spoil too much, but this is the first and only drama where I've seen the H and h go against the parents. It's a decent drama with an HEA. You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Jul 28, 2013 5:36:03 AM PDT Last edited by you on Jul 28, 2013 5:37:08 AM PDT Adnana says: I was meaning to ask... When the heroine in "new tales of gisaeng" becomes a giseang, does that mean she becomes an entertainer (who keeps the men company, and dances or sings for them and pours them tea etc.) or does it mean she becomes a prostitute who sleeps with those men? I know that the gisaeng in "Gu Family Book" were high-class courtesans who had to sleep with their customers, but I'm hoping that would have been changed in a contemporary drama, and that gisaeng is something more like geisha (as far as I know, the geisha in the Japanese culture were first and foremost entertainers, and--except for maybe the selling-off of their virginity--they didn't have to sleep with men for money, especially if they didn't want to).

What I'm trying to say here, basically, is that I'm interested in this drama, but only if the heroine doesn't have to sell her body to other men.

Edit this post | Permalink Your post: Jul 28, 2013 5:42:05 AM PDT Adnana says: I've been reading such great things about "I hear Your Voice" that I have this drama way up on my to-be-watched list. I'm just waiting for it to finish airing--and to hopefully get a happy ending. Rumor goes, before the scripts for the last episodes were leaked and the extension approved, this drama was going to kill off the young guy and have the heroine end up with the older guy. Which would be totally insane, I think, considering the fan frenzy surrounding the heroine's ship with the younger guy. Shouldn't the two of them get a HEA? Another thing I was curious about and wanted to ask those who've been watching the drama: do you feel that the extension has killed the drama's momentum or hurt the story in any way, so far? Thanks. :) Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Jul 28, 2013 6:13:55 AM PDT luvnlife says: @adnana... you are correct in saying that in "the new tales of gisaeng' that the h is an entertainer not a prostitute. This position is still heavily looked down upon in society and it drives the H insane because he doesn't like seeing the h drinking with other men. Further into the story, there is an older man that proposes 'hair raising' to the h which basically is a gisaeng wedding ceremony (it isnt recognized by the government; however, it would mean that the gisaeng would be taken care of by the guy in return for her sleeping with him.)

"I Hear Your Voice' is great even with the extension. To me, the pace slowed down for one episode; however, we got to see some great H/h interaction scenes. So I think it was worth it.

In reference to the H dying and the h ending up with the om... I always thought that was a possibility. Lawyer Cha has been very supportive and caring towards the h. I just don't think that is going to to happen anymore because there hasnt been that many 'cute scenes' between the two in the last few episodes. I think it could have worked though if they had the two interact more. I do like Lawyer Cha a lot.

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Posted on Jul 28, 2013 9:44:54 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: To have the heroine end up with the OM (lawyer Cha) in "I Hear Your Voice" would've been insane, because as luvnlife said they don't have a lot of interactions between them, and even when they do they don't have any chemistry or sizzle between them. They just have this friendship vibe and that's it. I like lawyer Cha but only as a friend for HS, and nothing else. If they kill off SH, and have HS end up with lawyer Cha then this series will be off my favorites list in a blink. I really hope that SH/HS will get their HEA. The extension did not hurt the series, as a matter of fact we got more cute and romantic H/h scenes.

"Love Now" sounds interesting so far, after reading the good reviews here, however I'm really hesitating it's 70 eps long. I think maybe I'll watch a little of it to see if I find it interesting enough to watch more. Right now I'll just read your guys' reviews, because with such a long episode count, the story has strong potential to dive into bad storytelling land.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 28, 2013 12:59:27 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Luvnlife pretty much covered the role of Gisaengs in NTofaG. Gisaengs are sort of like "classier" hostess bar girls. They drink and entertain the men, but don't necessarily sleep with them. But it is still a position that is considered scandalous.

Love, Now is a sweet drama. The H and h are only apart for about 5 episodes where the "misunderstanding" is between them. Once it clears they're right back on. It's full of tons of sweet moments between the H and h. They actually even have a bed scene before the real wedding. They are too cute. No crazy in-laws in this one either. There are some cute side romances still in the developing stages. I'm just over 30 eps in and the H and h are already married again. This drama is not overly dramatic. It's cute. And the H is too sweet for words sometimes. He's so devoted to the h. Adorable this OTP. They're both sweet to eachother.

IHYV must end in an HEA for Hye Sung and Su Ha!! They are perfect together. He's so giddy about being with her. And she can't help but think all sorts of things about liking him.

Their relationship is fabulous! The extension definitely slowed down the mystery plot, but it also brought a bunch of cute OTP moments. So it was worth it. If this ends well, it will probably be in my top dramas.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 29, 2013 4:37:09 AM PDT luvnlife says: Anyone else catch Goddess of Marriage over the weekend? Sigh... the h married the main guy. The wedding has got to be a foreshadowing of the abuse to come. He had his security minions kept all her family and friends out of the ceremony. He released such a big sigh of a relief when she said 'yes' in the ceremony. I wonder what will happen next... is he going to lock her in a room while her family turns her into a family slave? Has anyone else seen abuse discussed in Kdramas? I have seen it in other Asian dramas but not really in a Kdrama. At this point, I don't know if the main guy is suppose to redeem himself or if he is suppose to be

the abuser throughout the whole series. The only way i can see him being redeemed is if he gets in accident and loses his memory.

Kim Ji Hoon is a very versatile actor.. playing a fun loving guy in 'Flower Boy Next Door' and now this unforgivable guy in "Goddess of Marriage.' This character is a little similar to this broody character in "Stars Falling From the Sky'... however you actually liked him in that show.

On another note... the one thing getting me out of bed this monday morning is knowing Heartless City will be available raw after work. lol... what am I going to do next week when the show is done?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 29, 2013 7:18:15 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Yeah, I don't see this "marriage" working out. Kim Ji Hoon's character has crossed far into obsessesion territory. He's seriously crazy. I'm not sure where this is going. I don't know if they're going for most miserable marriage ever, or the h trying to make the best of a loveless marriage. I'm interested to see. This is a strange drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 29, 2013 9:42:57 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I started "Love Now", and I ended up marathoning the first 4 eps! I didn't expect it would be off to such a good, funny, and romantic start. I love the H/h chemistry, and this H is one of the most perfect, sexy, and romantic heroes I've come across. I love how devoted to her he is already. I just don't want her to stupidly run away from him. I hope that the show does not fizzle out, because so far I am enjoying it a lot, and will watch more.

I'm not watching Goddess of Marriage anymore (because it was off to a slow and uninteresting start, but it seems that things are picking up now lol). I thought that the H was the man she met on her vacation, and not the rich guy she is supposed to marry. So is this H going to be similar to Thai drama H's? Is this H crazy in love and crazy jealous/possessive? Is there also a reason for him (like a big misunderstanding) to want revenge on the h?

What I don't understand about GOM is that since the H is rich, why doesn't he just stay with her in an apartment or buy a house for both of them to live in? I don't like this contrived conflict of them having to live with his awful family, when that's a problem easily solved.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 29, 2013 10:07:36 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: So finally at episode 39 of You're the Best Lee Soon Shin we have a lead romance in full gear with the H/h confessing their feelings for each other. This couple is the only reason that I have stayed with this drama - they are just so cute/sweet together. On the negative side is just

about everything else not involving this or the other two romances. Unfortunately, the OW has turned completely nasty/conniving (my number one hated k-drama trope). When considering my favorite k-dramas, for the most part (with a few exceptions) they lack a nasty OW (The Princess' Man, King 2 Hearts, King of Baking) or if they have one she is focused on the OM (Secret Garden) or is disliked by the H (You're Beautiful).

Several dramas wrapping up this week - am looking forward to their conclusion and the premiere of Master's Son, Good Doctor and Who are You. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jul 29, 2013 10:40:48 AM PDT luvnlife says: @Lovely... your guess is as good as mine with GOM. I like to refer to the now husband as 'main guy' instead of 'H' since you can't classify his behavior as 'H-like.' The H is very possessive. He looked up on the h's phone records and saw a number being contacted repeatedly so he tracked down the number to guy #2. He set it up so that guy #2 was at the same restaurant as him and the h. He could tell right away that the h had an affair with guy#2.

She did come clean about it and weakly tried to break up with the main guy. He would have none of that and started yelling and threatening the h and her family if she did not go through with the wedding. He even moved up the wedding date and said "no excuses... we are getting married even if it means you need to wear a swimming suit because your wedding dress is not ready." He has also said 'I call the shots and I say we get married."

So yes... we leave off with the wedding with her family/friends at the doors trying to get in but he has them blocked off. As for his family, even though they are crazy he is used to it. He probably see how the his sister-in-law does what the family says so he envisions the h doing all those things for him. He wants to live with his family. His character has become more obsessed/darker since the initial first episodes.

All I keep thinking is that he is going to force the h to quit her job and take care of his family.

Once she screws up on taking care of his family, he'll take her cell phone away and keep putting it over her head how she cheated. She'll be stuck at his place with no car or way to contact the outside world. Then maybe things will pick up again with her trying to break free?

I don't know but I am ready for her to grow a backbone and start fighting back.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 29, 2013 11:14:13 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Yeah, GOM is confusing, but I don't see how the new husband could be the endgame H. He is jealous and possessive, but he honestly seems to have no consideration for what the h says, wants, feels, or needs. He only cares about what he wants and he expects her to just go along.

She comes off as weak because she never just shuts him down. I honestly think she wanted the OM to refuse to let her go. I don't see her having the will or strength right now to get away from the husband.

Love, Now is staying sweet so far. I'm into the 40's now. There is no crazy drama really at all.

I guess it could be considered "boring" by some but I'm enjoying the mellow sweet feel. I wish I cared more about the side romances since they are still developing at this stage.

They're ok. Nothing bad about them. I just don't love them like I do the main couple who are too sweet for words. Seriously they're so smiley, happy, and loving. So cute!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to your post on Jul 30, 2013 1:44:13 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 30, 2013 1:57:47 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Still catching up on last week's postings. I do agree about the H of Sungkyunkwan Scandal.

You have to love a highly intelligent, principled man, who on more than one occasion uses his brain (or body!) to save the day. I did like that he didn't go into a major funk when he found out that the h was a girl but instead immediately returned to school to be with her. I never understood why so many people shipped the OM with the h (I concluded it was because of his hair). Of all the k-dramas I've watched, this OM was truly the most passive in trying to win the h - I don't think he really even tried.

ETA: Teaser for Good Doctor - On a positive note, Joo Won seems more innocent than childish. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3caYIKGrtRw Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 30, 2013 4:41:33 PM PDT luvnlife says: SPOILERS AHEAD: Is this the day of super sad endings in Kdrama land? I am so sad about Heartless City... the last 10 minutes of the final episode were so rushed and it left me so unsatisfied. I understand we all can't have HEA but come on? At least a Hero's death. A send off? Anything! The only person who had a descent death was Safari. What is up with that final screen shot... did Parksa die or did the good side of him live on to live another day? So weird and so rushed. A few minutes of mourning please if nothing else.

I haven't really kept up on Shark but that too had a sad ending. I watched the final minutes and couldn't help but shed a tear at the final scene. Nicely shot scene by the water with the theme music playing (maybe Heartless City could have taken notes and had a send off like that where the h lets the shark go in the water.); however, again more people are angry at the ending. (I don't have all the insight because again I didn't see the last few weeks.)

I hope I Can Hear Your Voice leaves us feeling happy.

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luvnlife, I agree I hope the ending for "I Hear Your Voice" will be better, especially since "I Hear Your Voice" is a favorite of mine. I also agree that it seems like today was "sad ending" day lol. Shark's ending was not satisfying. I think the show as a whole could've been better.

So the ending for "Heartless City" was worse? I haven't watched that yet.

Rashell I continue to enjoy "Love Now". Since I love the H/h chemistry I don't mind if the show is light throughout without much conflict, as long as it stays entertaining. I'm at ep 12 and there was a chance for some serious angst, but they didn't really go there. So I'm guessing it'll be back to sweetly romantic soon.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 30, 2013 8:37:59 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: Love Now never gets angsty at least up to ep 45. There are moments where it could, but it chooses to stay light. I like that about it.

The less I say about the two unnessary sad endings the better. Being tragic just for the sake of tragedy does not a better drama make. It can be just as rewarding, sometimes even more, to have an ending with everyone moving on with life after accepting and revealing a tragic past.

Boo to these useless, unsatisfying endings. I can't even handle the thought that my I Hear Your Voice could do this too. It better not. It will tank it's place as one of my favorites.

Goddess of Marriage is kind of a hot mess, but not in the same way as, like Hundred Year Inheritance. It's more serious and thoughtful. And the H isn't as stupid. She just comes off as worn down and defeated. It's kind if sad actually watching these women figuring out how to take their power back.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 31, 2013 7:24:14 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I watched the first episode of the thriller Who Are You (2013) and found it to be interesting enough that I plan to follow the drama. The h and OM, cops in a relationship with each other, were on a undercover operation where the OM is killed and the h beaten and left in a coma for 6 years. When she awakens she doesn't remember the undercover operation or the OM, but has the ability to see ghosts of suicides/murder victims. The h eventually returns to the police department (lost and found ) where she is the H boss. The ghost seeing parts of the drama are very suspenseful and somewhat creepy (but not overly gory). So far, I like the leads - have had positive experiences with all in prior dramas - Taecyeon (endearing in Cinderella's Sister), So Yi Hyun (the best character in CDD Alice) and Kim Jae Wook (Coffee Prince).

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Rashell Anderson says: Watched Ep 17 of IHYV without subs. And I feel much better about about the life expectancy of our H. If 18 doesn't deliver the HEA that I want, I'll simply end with ep 17. It did seem like enough closure. But I feel mostly confident that this one will end with the bad guy getting the punishment he deserves and our couple getting to finally be happy without any threats hanging over them. Keeping my fingers crossed.

ETA: I just went to Dramafever to check out the latest postings there, and I noticed that they're adding eps of Love, Now. I thought it was funny since we just discovered it. Timing.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Jul 31, 2013 2:43:29 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Ran across another couple that started dating (but have since broke up) after staring in a drama together - Lee Dong Gun and Han Ji Hye. The were in the 2004 drama Sweet 18 and the movie My Boyfriend is Type B. It's been awhile since I watched these two shows but if I recall correctly both were cute.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 31, 2013 4:09:16 PM PDT luvnlife says: Rashell... can you please share a little more on the story line for Love, Now. I read your beginning piece but how does the story keep you interested for that many episodes? The beginning sounded good... considering giving it a try this weekend.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 31, 2013 4:22:51 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Jul 31, 2013 4:23:41 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: It's hard to describe exactly what keeps you interested in Love, Now except to say that its the absolute adorableness of the OTP. So cute these two. Anyway, I think I described how the h's family and ex trick her into thinking she's dying. She meets H at an island resort, he's crushed on her for years, and he agrees to marry her in order to fulfill her life wishes in the time she has left. Well, then she finds out that she's not dying. She freaks out and just leaves the H a note thanking him for their time together. She goes back to work and of course her company ends up doing business with his company. There are some work issues that make it not ideal for her to admit to him that she's not dying. When he finally finds out he feels manipulated, but that doesn't last long. He realizes that she really did think she was dying, and isn't just a lying liar who lies. They start dating. But the ex wants her back. But it doesn't matter because the h and H already love eachother. They get married. She gets pregnant. They are too adorable for words. Really the drama isn't "exciting" at all. There are some side romances with the h's sister, the H's sister, The H's Aunt and the h's Father, and the ex boyfriend but they don't really grab me like the main pair. The only thing I can really say is that it's just sweet to watch these two people just love eachother. They're darling. Really.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Jul 31, 2013 4:22:55 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I've watched ep 17 of "I Hear Your Voice" and if this had been the last episode, I wouldn't have complained. It was very good and it does give sufficient closure. I loved the ending scene with SH/HS. I just hope that the last ep won't disappoint, I don't want SH/HS to be separated again. I want to see them living their happy ending. I was in tears throughout the second half of this ep, it was so intense, I really feared that SH was going to die but thank goodness that didn't happen. I love SH's love for HS, and I love both their love for each other, it's so beautiful and strong.

Reader123 from the new batch of k-dramas that will start airing now, I'm only interested in checking out "Master's Sun". I'm also watching "Love Now".

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The husband is away for part of this weekend so it might be me and a date with "Love, Now." Thanks for laying the storyline out.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 1, 2013 9:48:11 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: For those who don't want to wait for VIKI's unsubbed version of I Hear Your Voice, here is the final unsubbed episode from Dailymotion.

Part 1 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x12kbxq_¤±¤¡_lifestyle Part 2 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x12kbyh_¤§¤©_webcam After the cr@ppy endings to Heartless City (I was so upset that I refused to watch the final episode) and Shark (forever off my TBWed list), at least this team knows how to end a AWESOME show. This show did so many things correctly, including great H, h, OM and what has to be one of k-dramas best second female leads - great character arcs for everyone.

On a different note, I have stumbled upon another drama where the second male lead wins the h - a Taiwanese drama named Peach Girl. I haven't watched all of it yet (but did cheat and watch the ending) so don't know how good it is. This is only the fourth drama that I know of where the second male lead wins the h. I very rarely suffer from Second Male Lead syndrome, but have found a training video to help those poor second male leads win the girl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfeys7Jfnx8

You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 1, 2013 11:03:30 AM PDT Amazon Customer says: taz- Thanks for the video! I love KevJumba and hadn't seen that one yet.

I'm going to start IHYV tonight. And I tried watching Who Are You? but after the first 10 I had to stop because I got freaked out. I am a anxious to watch but even something as simple scary as that was I had cold chills.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Aug 1, 2013 11:25:49 AM PDT Adnana says: taz-mania, Thank you--I had been waiting for an update re: the ending of IHYV. I'm so glad it ended happily (for the h and the younger man--I mean, I can assume that from your post, right?) and I can't wait to start watching it. :) Edit this post | Permalink Your post: Aug 1, 2013 11:54:24 AM PDT Last edited by you on Nov 21, 2014 12:54:34 AM PST Adnana says: On a different note--I have been watching a lot of US TV series these past few weeks. I had a (really old) TBW-ed list from the "romantic couples on TV" (or stgh) thread, and I've been watching some of that, but also branching out to different stuff. And it's been really interesting, because I hadn't watched US shows since practically forever (especially since I got into K-dramas), and I found some surprisingly good shows. Although I do wish that US broadcasters would stop cancelling shows way too early and on a cliffhanger, to boot--and conversely I wish that they would stop renewing *some* shows again and again, without ever giving them a good old-fashioned ENDING. Like, I'd maybe want to watch something like House M.D., but at 7+ seasons, I'm not about to get into that (i.e. time-commitment wise). I want a not-too-long show AND closure--why is it sooo darn hard to get both on US TV? I was actually thinking of sharing some impressions about the US series I've been watching, but this being a K-drama thread, I better not. :) Just in case anyone's curious, the shows were: The Nine Lives of Chloe King (full) The Secret Circle (full) The Sons of Anarchy (first 2 seasons) The Walking Dead (all 3 seasons currently available)--wow, this one snuck up on me and got me totally addicted. I didn't think it was gonna be my kind of show, then I started watching, and then I couldn't stop watching, suddenly. lol Castle (currently watching season 2)--not as good as The Mentalist, but very enjoyable 10 Things I hate About You (full) Homeland (first episode only--didn't like)

Farscape (first 2 episodes--too dated for me) Defiance (first episode--no interest to continue) The White Queen (first episode--same as above) Vikings (a few episodes--same as above) Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Aug 1, 2013 12:28:48 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Spoiler Yep, happy ending for H (younger guy) and h in IHYV (including a good kiss!). Extra two episodes gave ample time to wrap up all loose threads. As a bonus, villain is punished.

Waiting for episode to be subbed to rewatch and catch what I missed by watching unsubbed.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 1, 2013 1:33:23 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yay I'm so glad that IHYV had a happy ending. I just wish that the last scene with SH in uniform had been an actual scene and not just shown in pictures, with him lifting HS up in his arms. I agree this show, while it did have a few weak plot points, overall was very good and emotionally gripping, with well developed character arcs for almost all the characters in the show especially the H/h. I can't wait to watch this episode subbed, but as it stands I can say with 99% certainty lol, that IHYV will go to my favorite drama/romance list.

Aly you're like me, horror is my least favorite genre. I didn't even check out "Who Are You", because I already knew from the synopsis that it's not to my taste or liking. On another note, I'm hoping that Master's Sun will only have very light horror elements, or else I'll end up dropping it.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 1, 2013 4:17:54 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 1, 2013 4:37:55 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: aly - I thought that episode 2 of Who Are You had a lot less ghost scenes than episode 1 - it was mostly solving the reason for the student ghost's death and at the end of the episode the introduction of the next ghost whose cause of death the H/h will solve - so far seems like this

show will be "case of the week" like Dating Agency Cyrano. The OM's ghost hasn't appeared yet - I expect it will by episode 3.

I'm expecting (but could be wrong) that Master's Sun will be much more lighthearted/campy than WAY - the stills for MS makes it seem Addam's Family-ish. Since it's a Hong Sisters drama we can at least expect a great OM and a nasty OW...

Now that IHYV is over, if you're looking for other noona romances I thought Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy, What's Up Fox (from the writer of My Name is Kim Sam Soon) and Babyfaced Beauty were all fairly good. ETA: Also, Dal Ja's Spring which I thought was really good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 1, 2013 4:59:32 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Awww...I love I Hear Your Voice. Best Noona romance EVER! And probably making it onto my list of top dramas, I just don't know which one to knock down. Sweet romance with a wonderful H and awesomely funny snarky h. Fabulous supporting characters. Growth that made sense for each and every character. Suspensful, heartfelt, thought provoking. It wasn't perfect, but it was dang close. Definitely the best drama this year for me by far. I reccommend to anyone who hasn't watched. LOVE IT! Reader123 that is an excellent list of Noona Killer dramas. Biscuit Teacher holds a special place in my heart simply because Gong Yoo is the H and Gong Hyo Jin is the h. Always helps when the actors are favorites. I also enjoyed The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry.

Kim Bum is a fabulous noona killer. The ending was a little vague but not unhappy. So I liked it. Dal Ja's Spring is really good. Another I really, really like that wasn't mentioned is Flower Boy Ramyun Shop.

I'm planning to check out all the new dramas. I Hear Your Voice wasn't one that I was super excited about before it aired, but I was hooked after one episode. I figure I'll give them all a chance. I haven't started Who Are You yet, but I'll hopefully get to watch the first two eps this weekend.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 1, 2013 6:41:50 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I've just watched the last ep of IHYV subbed, and this show is on my top favorites drama list!

However when it comes to being my number one drama in 2013 that's a bit hard for me to say, because "That Winter" remains a serious competitor. So I guess I'll say that for me, "I Hear Your Voice" and "That Winter" are my top two k-dramas so far this year.

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Posted on Aug 2, 2013 5:51:54 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: On the good news front, Lee Bo Young (IHYV) and Ji Sung are getting married in September. http://www.soompi.com/2013/08/01/lee-bo-young-and-ji-sung-to-tie-the-knot-in-september/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 2, 2013 9:56:08 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 3, 2013 6:39:11 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Here's hoping for a great final episode to Monstar today (can't believe how many dramas ended this week). For those who like "Kim Nana" singing in Monstar, she and Changmin sang an OST song for You're the Best Lee Soon Shin (MV is with YTBLSS lead OTP - who are about the only good thing in this drama). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9oxyLothms ETA: Final episode of Monstar - Well I wasn't overwhelmed by this episode - too many loose ends. After 4 episodes of a possible Sun Woo/NaNa relationship - nothing. Also I wasn't a big fan of Sun Woo's personality change. I thought that the "guess" who won the contest was a big WTF (but did enjoy No Min Woo's cameo - thought he looked so much better (or at least his hair) than his characters in Full House Take 2 and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho). On a positive note they did wrap up Se Yi and Seol Chan backstories. While this show did suffer in the later episodes, I would still recommend it as a good coming of age/high school drama.

However, I do think that the ending to Shut Up Flower Boy Band was much better (plus that show had no weak episodes), so it remains my top Coming of Age/High School drama.

Couple of other good coming of age dramas are Answer Me/Reply 1997, Dream High and What's Up. Also, I Hear Your Voice joins City Hunter as one of my favorites in the Revenge/Thriller category. So far, IHYV is my favorite 2013 drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 3, 2013 4:08:30 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Ji Sung/ Lee Bo Young have been dating for a long time. Ever since they met on Save The Last Dance For Me, so good for them!

Monstar for me was a case of too many stories with not enough episodes to cover them. I was okay with Sun Woo/Nana not happening, but hated him not accepting Se Yi liking someone else. This drama just felt unfinished for me. I still liked it and I loved a lot of the music, but not as good as Shut Up or Dream High for musical dramas.

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Your post: Aug 4, 2013 7:46:27 AM PDT Adnana says: I was meaning to start watching "Love, Now" this weekend, but then I found this comment on gooddrama: <quote> the lead actress's dishonesty just floored me...how can she see herself as honorable? she splits when she finds out the truth w/o telling this very loving guy anything...COLD...then she plays his feelings for her to get him to drop a lawsuit..that is really the worse most dishonorable misuse of someones feelings...i lost all respect for her character..yet she sees herself as an honorable person...really he lies to herself about who she is....he is the only honorable one in the mix really </quote> And I wanted to ask Rashell and anyone else who's watched the drama--is the comment above true? Are there at least any mitigating circumstances to somewhat justify the heroine's behavior? Because if there's one pet peeve I have (besides the classic one, that is--the TSTL heroine), it's the dishonorable, lying wretch heroine. That's why I couldn't watch "My Girl" and why I had such trouble sticking with "Autumn's Concerto" to the end. So should I even start "Love, Now"?

Edit this post | Permalink Your post: Aug 4, 2013 7:58:28 AM PDT Adnana says: I finished marathoning "I hear your voice". Thanks to everyone here for the rec--it was a great watch. Oh, and I might just have found my new favorite contemporary heroine (on the sageuk front, there's still no surpassing Se Ryung from "The Princess' Man"--not ever, I think).

Anyways, I loved the heroine from IHYV--she was so real and *awesome*. Loved her modesty. *grin* Soo Ha was too cute for words (especially with her). Not to mention, it was great seeing again a hero who was so completely and absolutely in love with his girl. She really was his be all and end all. It feels like forever since I've seen this kind of hero in a drama. All in all, IHYV is a keeper for me.

I also finished MONSTAR, and after I was pretty much underwhelmed during the show's entire run, I was downright disappointed with the ending. I felt like it resolved almost nothing, leaving way too many loose threads. It honestly felt just like the ending of any other episode that came before--which is definitely *not* what I want from a drama's finale. Sigh.

Is anyone watching "Sword and Flower"? I watched the first episode and... it was different. :) Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Aug 4, 2013 8:41:09 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 4, 2013 8:42:22 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I watched the first two eps of "Sword and Flower", couldn't get through the 3rd ep and so I dropped it. I simply didn't like it. I agree this show is weird, and you have to be in a certain mood, and have a certain amount of patience in order to be able to enjoy it, at least that's the way I feel about it.

About "Love Now", I'm only half way through the episodes, however what you're talking

about happens in the beginning. I like the heroine here, even though she annoyed me at a few parts, but overall she's a likable heroine. She thinks she's dying (that's real), and the H is the one who pursues her and convinces her that he's sincere in making her wishes come true.

When she finds out that her family lied to her, in a fit of outrage she leaves. She's not thinking straight and running on high emotion. Then I think when she started thinking clearly, she got too embarrassed to seek him out and face him, maybe because she thought that he'd only pitied her.

Once she sees him again unexpectedly (she didn't know he was the head of a large company), because they're going to make an advertisement for H's company, she tries to hide and avoid the H. Once the H catches her, she tries to avoid telling him that she's found out that she's not dying, in hopes that he'd be more lenient in dropping the law suit against their small company.

She does this first and foremost for the sake of the workers who had begged her to help (3 workers- one a woman with children and the other an old man who would have a very difficult time finding a job again). But yes it still was a mistake on her part.

SD (H) drops the law suit, then finds out the truth, after which he proceeds to take some revenge on her (which will make you sympathize with her). Then he finds out that all that happened on the island was real and not part of a plan on her part. I thought that they dragged this part though, which annoyed me a little. Then he starts earnestly pursuing her. She rebuffs him, because she thinks that he's mistaking sympathy for love. Then he's successful in convincing her that his feelings are real. I'm at the point where they're preparing for the wedding. There's also some side romances which didn't start out that interesting for me, but then they became more interesting.

Overall I am really enjoying "Love Now", it could become my favorite TW-drama :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 4, 2013 11:40:16 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I've watched through episode 4 of Sword & Flower - it's unfortunate that the directing is getting in the way of what might be a fairly decent story. I plan to continue watching, as time permits, but this show is way, way down on my list of drama watching priorities. Due to the directing, I don't believe that this show will ever be more than just average. On a side note, the recapper at Dramabeans is a lot more positive about this show than I am.

I also continue to be amazed that You're The Best Lee Soon Shin remains in first place ratings wise. I'm not sure if I'm going to watch this week's episodes as it's my understanding that the lead OTP have already been forced to break-up (due to machinations by the nasty OW). It took the OTP 39 episodes to become a couple but only 3 episodes to breakup. My biggest problem with this show is that absolutely no one is showing any character growth or if they have changed its been to the negative.

On a positive note, Master's Sun and Good Doctor both start this week.

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Your post: Aug 4, 2013 12:06:57 PM PDT Adnana says: D.M., thank you for clearing things up for me re: "Love, Now". Seeing how the heroine isn't as awful as I'd feared, I'll give this drama a try--especially given all the great things I've heard about the hero. :) RE: upcoming dramas I'm not that excited about "Good Doctor", premise-wise, but I'm very excited about "Master's Sun". Going by all the teasers and trailers, this drama will have lots and lots of skinship--so count me in. *grin* The story and characters seem great; I hope the drama itself won't disappoint. For me, Hong sisters dramas are hit (My GF is a Gumiho, You're Beautiful) and miss (Greatest Love, My Girl).

Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Aug 4, 2013 1:48:48 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: D.M. cleared the Love, Now question. I really don't think the h came off all that badly. She didn't know it was a lie when they got together and was simply too upset and embarrasses to tell him at first. The part where she actively kept the truth from him was short and you did understand her conflict. Plus he got some revenge back before deciding to just love her.

I didn't get to watch any drama this weekend. My husband went out of town and by the time I got my kids in bed at night I was too tired to watch anything. :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 5, 2013 8:52:07 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 5, 2013 9:07:45 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: So I recently marathoned the TW drama Peach Girl, the fourth drama that I've found where the OM wins the h. Of the four dramas, this is the first one with an OM who displays the stereotypical OM characteristics (loving, protective, bestie who willingly sacrifices his own happiness to ensure the happiness of the h, he repeatedly picks up the broken pieces of the h left by H). Peach Girl is an older (early 2000s) drama, with poor acting (but hey, it has our California boy Van Ness Wu, who I loved in Autumn's Concerto), dated clothing/hairstyles (again, early 2000 drama), poor production quality and an OTT plot driven primarily by the machinations of the evil OW (really not much this girl won't do to win the H, including having the h raped and blackmailing the H into pretending to be her boyfriend). She's a real psycho. The H himself is actually a nice, naĂŻve, boring guy who unfortunately first believes every word that the lying, liar who lies OW says and is then forced by the OW to break up with the h. Overall I'd rate this drama a 5 out of 10 (hmm my rating might actually be on the high side, but not as high as Gooddrama's 8.38/10 rating). My real enjoyment with this drama was in finally seeing a stereotypical OM win the h (not that I usually ship those perfect OM, because I really don't). Van Ness Wu was, of course, a bonus (bad acting and all).

ETA: h did not "settle" for OM because she couldn't have H - in the end, she actually wins and then dumps H for OM. Of the other three dramas with the OM winning the h, I thought King of Baking was the best

(it's one of my favorite melodramas). While the OM was by no means a typical OM (he's a completely flawed, obsessed, petty character - but he's Joo Won and I really enjoyed his somewhat atypical romance). KOB also had one of k-dramas better villainess (the OM's mother/H's step-mother).

On a different note, I recently found an extremely old (1994) hard to find k-drama, mentioned on Dramabeans rating's page: "Feelings - One of the earliest trendy dramas boasting a hip, young, good-looking cast. Probably the first college campus drama. The drama that spawned my love of all things Lee Jung-jae. I blame you, Feelings. -GF".

I haven't watched it yet so can't say if it's any good, but if anyone wants to watch it, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYNCXHHEWlk Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 5, 2013 9:55:14 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: I think I'll have to give Peach Girl a miss. Sounds like it has many of the drama tropes I hate plus poor production. But who knows. I may get bored one day.

But I totally want to watch Feelings!!! So I'll definitely try to check that one out! Thanks!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 5, 2013 1:37:29 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So started Feelings, and OMG the old 90's fashion slays me. It's like a flash back to my Jr. High and High School days. It's scary that I'm seeing some of it making a comeback. Anyway, onto the story. Feelings has three brothers Bin is the oldest and a design major, Hyun is middle and he's a financial major, and Joon is the maknae and he's mostly just in school for sports. Yuri is the daughter of a family friend and she comes from France to go to school, and stays with the boys and their mother. She's beautiful and nice, so of course all the boys fall for her. Joon especially adores her almost from first sight. And he's the most agressive in his feelings. But he's also very jealous of his oldest hyung because Yuri is also an art major so they spend a lot of time together. So far it's a cute drama, I'm only 5 eps in. But I like it. And I think the brothers are adorable in each their own way. Both older brothers, who are actually twins, have other girls who are interested in them. So there is potential for everyone to get an HEA. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 5, 2013 2:29:06 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: It's amazing that I don't really notice fashion changing until I watch an older show and am always left wondering "did we really go out in public looking like that?" Keep us updated on whether Feelings is ultimately worth watching.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 5, 2013 3:09:49 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Oh, Feelings....I just don't know how to feel about you. I really like all the characters but these three boys are so into this girl and they're letting it ruin their relationships with other people and with each other. We even had a time jump, and instead of giving everyone a chance to get over it, its like their obsession got more intense. And I can't decide if I feel like she's leading them all on or really does just see them as her family or really does like one of them more. And if I can't tell, imagine how these poor crazy in love boys are. I know I feel sorry for the two other girls. They're sweet and loyal, and they're watching their men acting like idiots over this same girl all over again. And of course there is a a birth secret that is still waiting to be revealed. So it could be possible that said problem girl may be blood related to one of them. But I will say this drama is good. I keep reaching for the next episode to see what's going to happen next.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 5, 2013 3:43:34 PM PDT luvnlife says: Thanks for posting the recs Taz. An older one (not as old as yours though) that I am checking out is "One Percent of Anything." Basically the h helps an older gentleman carry his bag off the bus. She is extremely nice to him. He ends up being a rich CEO who then writes her into his will. The catch is that one of two guys within his company need to marry her. She is unaware of who the CEO is... which you think she would ask someone. The H is the typical Rich/Egotistical guy who is trying to get her to marry him... well he is trying to find loopholes so they dont have to get married. He strikes a deal with her that they will meet 'once a week for nine months.'.... in line with what the will is asking. Again an older drama... a little slow but I've been Fast Forwarding through.

Speaking of Autumn's Concerto... has anyone else found any other dramas like that one? Bad boy/good girl get together. Someone loses their memory. OR another theme of h has baby but doesn't tell H. (Rashell I think you suggested a story where h has baby. I tried a few episodes but gave up... I can't remember the title though.)

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Aug 5, 2013 4:19:31 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: The only drama I can think of with a h that has a baby and doesn't tell the H is called Wonderful Life. Eugene is the h and Kim Jae Won is the H. They get drunk and hook up. She gets pregnant but doesn't tell him. Has the baby, but somehow it all comes out. They enter into a contract marriage to appease the families, but of course fall in love. I didn't love it, but it was okay. There were some cute parts.

For a good amnesia drama, you could try Save the Last Dance for Me. Eugene is also the h in this one, but Ji Sung is the H. He loses his memory and ends up staying with the h and her

father. They fall in love and are about to be married when his memory of his past comes back, but he forgets the time he spent with the h. She eventually finds him, and he falls for her all over again before getting any memory of her back. It's a good drama.

Secret Garden has some amnesia toward the end with the H forgetting the h. But she acts like it's nothing believing the whole time that he'll simply love her again. And she's right of course. He also gets his memories of her back in the end.

There aren't a lot of single mom dramas out there. One of my favorites is Thank You, but the h doesn't end up with the baby daddy. Which is good because he totally doesn't deserve her or his awesome daughter, and a better man in the H comes along and wins them both. The h in this one is very long suffering but Gong Hyo Jin manages to make her sympathetic rather than pathetic. And the H is fabulous. He starts off trying to be a jerk, but can't quite maintain it. Plus the little girl is seriously adorable and she'll break your heart. And Grandpa is funny and also pretty heartbreaking. This one is definitely a melo, but it does have a happy ending.

Now Feelings, I'm almost done (yeah, it started driving me crazy, so I skipped around) and I would NOT rec watching this one. I'm totally going to spoil it, so if you don't want to know STOP READING NOW! The brother that is most sure of his feelings and never waivers or even contemplates loving someone else, well of course he's the real blood brother. It's so sad. He tries to feel better about it by being happy just to be by her side, but his thoughts are always that he'll love her forever. Depressing. The other two brother's don't get her either. They end up with the other women. They all agree to just be siblings. But I worry for when or if she ever finds someone to really love. I don't know that the "real" brother will be able to handle it. And in the end I hated the h. She just seemed too wishy washy about everything. But it was fun to marathon a drama again.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 5, 2013 4:28:46 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 5, 2013 4:32:32 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Closest drama I can think of like Autumn's Concerto are the Hana Yori Dango versions: Hana Yori Dango (Japan)/Boys Over Flowers (Korea)/Meteor Garden (Taiwan). I would actually recommend that anyone planning to watch season 2 of Meteor Garden, skip it and watch Autumn's Concerto instead. Save The Last Dance For Me and Winter Sonata both also feature a hero who loses his memory, but don't think either are "bad boys".

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 5, 2013 5:22:21 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: luvnlife - Another Taiwanese drama that I really liked which featured a "bad boy" is Mars however, no one suffers memory loss and the heroine is shy/damaged.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 5, 2013 5:37:26 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 5, 2013 5:38:20 PM PDT luvnlife says: Thanks all for the recommendations.. some I have seen and others I have not. I'll have to give Wonderful Life another shot otherwise I have had Thank You on my radar for some time so maybe it's time to watch it! Fated to Love You is another one I'll have to rewatch - one night stand leads to pregnancy.. very angst/dramatic Tdrama but it was good. Mars I watched so long ago that I want to check it out again.

I saw a new drama called "Her Legend" posted on DF. I watched the first episode and thought it was really good. The first episode is setting the foundation to the show. A young h lives with her mom who people refer to as a "barmaid" since she is a single lady performing in a bar. The h does not know who her dad is. One day her mom dies and the h moves to the big city where she is treated pretty cruelly by the people who take her in. I think the people she lives with take out a loan with some loan sharks. Those loan sharks come in and brutalize the place, slap the people she lives with around and proceed to kidnap her.

The synopsis of the story is about the h falling in love with designing handbags.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 5, 2013 7:12:05 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 5, 2013 7:14:06 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I watched the first episode of Good Doctor (Viki had it subbed pretty fast) and liked it. H appears to be awkward, shy and innocent, but medically brilliant. His backstory, which drives his reason for wanting to be a doctor, is really sad. Looks like we are going to have a lot of backstabbing to get the H to mess up so that the hospital director, who went to bat to get the H hired, will resign. Lets hope the second episode is as good as the first. I will say that the only thing that I found confusing (perhaps something was lost in translation) was that the H was hired on a 6 month probation period contingent upon his autism being "cured" something must be missing (or I didn't read it correctly) as I don't think autism has a cure...

ETA: Also thought that the first meet of the H/h was cute.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 6, 2013 12:14:11 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Well, I figured I'd give a Love, Now update. I'm now into the 50's, almost the 60's and things have taken a serious turn. I don't mean the quality is bad. I mean that the main OTP story has a gotten a dramatic issue for them to overcome. I don't want to spoil for anyone watching if they don't want, so I'll only say that much. They are still very much in love with each other.

That is not in question. I don't know how I feel about this new "twist". I miss the happy,

happy couple they used to be. However, I can admit that just cute, happiness could get old after a while in the dramatic sense. Still. :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 6, 2013 4:52:40 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell I'm at episode 48 of Love Now, Yiru is pregnant. I knew that something bad would happen along the way, because in the first portion of this show, they kept showing the hourglass sand watches, which I thought was probably a foreshadowing and not a good one (like time running out). So now reading your post, it seems that some major drama is brewing for our lovely couple. However I cheated and watched the last part of the last episode, and even though I don't understand its full context, it definitely looks like a happy ending to me.

So at least we can be assured by that.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 6, 2013 6:51:28 PM PDT luvnlife says: I also gave Good Doctor a shot... watched the first two episodes and really enjoyed it. I am not much for ER type dramas but the storyline is pretty unique. I didn't think I would like it but the H and the h are both so cute. How they meet is really funny... great direction by the producers. The storyline is fast paced with a lot of stuff going on.

I am on episode 12 of 1% of Anything... really slow. It is like every scene is shot at a table with the h and H talking. The h always orders the same drink 'orange juice.' Not worth investing the time.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 6, 2013 8:38:52 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 6, 2013 8:39:29 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I agree that the first eps of Good Doctor were enough to convince me to watch next week. I don't care about the medical stuff, but so far I'm liking the different characters.

And I agree about 1% of Anything. I remember saying after watching it that there was no "spark" between the H and h. They were dull. I actually ended up caring mor about the romance between the h's adopted sister and the H's evil cousin. There was a couple with "sparks' aplenty!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 7, 2013 7:40:45 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says:

I watched episode 2 of Good Doctor and continued to really like it - I don't mind medical dramas, but I will admit some of the surgery scenes were a bit too graphic. I like both the H/h but think the second male lead is a complete jerk (but he's a surgeon so I guess he comes by his prima donna jerkiness honestly). I'm guessing that any love triangle will involve the h, second male lead and the second female lead and am hoping that the office politics don't derail the show. I also found it amusing that Joo Won's enemy in Bridal Mask is now his champion in this show. I was surprised to see that Joo Won is totally lack any abs - guess that will be cured once he goes into the military. Also, it's my understanding that the Viki subs were changed from "curing" autism to "treating" autism - hopefully show will have a more realistic ending with the H's autism not being cured, but him instead performing at a higher functioning level such that he can continue to be a doctor.

I had watched 1% of Anything primarily for Kang Dong Won (Joo Won's older brother - ha ha!). I thought it was an OK drama and had primarily watched it since its the only drama where Kang Dong Won gets a HEA. I actually prefer Joo Won over Kang Dong Won - I think he's a much better actor.

So is anyone watching I Summon You, Gold! or Wonderful Mama - after 100 Yr Inheritance and You're the Best Lee Soon Shin I'm a little leery of starting another potentially bad family drama (especially since I can't seem to quit watching once I start), but both of these sounded somewhat interesting but was hesitant to give them a try.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 7, 2013 8:52:36 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Another drama to add to our to be checked out list - Age of Feeling, which appears to have a theme similar to Bridal Mask. Will star Kim Hyun Joong - I almost didn't recognize him he looks so different in the picture. Hopefully this drama will not be as bleak as Bridal Mask and will have a happier ending, but I'm not holding my breath on that. http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/08/age-of-feeling-gets-its-hero-and-leading-ladies/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 7, 2013 9:47:54 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 7, 2013 9:51:23 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I have been watching I Summon You, Gold kind of. I don't keep up with this one; I catch up.

I think I'm about 4 eps behind right now. This drama has some typical tropes with unlikeable parents and birth secrets. But I do enjoy the main pairing. He's the oldest son, but not the favorite. He's married to a woman basically for her family connections and that's the only thing kind of keeping him in favor with the family. But the wife is a witch and she leaves him.

The h, who is her twin sister but doesn't know it, ends up pretending to be the wife for money in order to help her family. Of course the H falls for her and she falls for him just in time for the wife to reappear.

The second son, from the first mistress and the woman who runs the household, is the

favorite. Mommy has made sure of that. But his wife has a secret that the h knows since they have a bad past together. So their perfect image is set to implode.

Third son, from the second mistress, is the total screw up. He actively rebels against the family and ends up married to the h's younger sister. But he's already got a girlfriend, and won't give her up. But then he starts to fall for his new wife. But the father learns that the girlfriend is the illegitimate child of a wealthy family who's connections could help their family. So he wants the son to divorce the sweet girl and marry the bratty girlfriend.

It's all a hot mess really. But if you watch it not being invested in any of the characters other then on the surface, it is entertaining.

I haven't watched Wonderful Mama...yet.

ETA: Kim Hyun Joong looks like he's had some work done on his face. He's too different looking for that to be natural especially the nose. He really does look very different. But I will say the work was done well cause he does still look hot!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 7, 2013 1:24:02 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 7, 2013 2:02:30 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Since I like crime shows, I continued to enjoy episodes 3 & 4 of the suspenseful/spooky ghost crime thriller, Who Are You (2013). Consistent with the first week, the story introduced at the end of episode 2 was solved by the end of episode 4, so I'm expecting this show to retain its "crime a week" format. Kim Jae Wook, the "dead" second male lead finally showed up at the very end of episode 4 - wonder how this love triangle will work?

Doesn't look like Ji Sung is taking much time off to get married as he has another drama scheduled to premier in September. Bae Soo Bin has been cast as the second male lead (can't somebody cast this guy as the lead so that he can finally get the girl). Given that this show is billed as a melodrama, I don't have high expectations about Bae Soo Bin's character's life expectancy.

ETA: Thanks for the info on I Summon You Gold - let us know once it ends whether it's worth watching or not. After You're the Best Lee Soon Shin ends (just 3 more weeks), I may start watching Wonderful Mama.

Looks like Master's Sun is being subbed pretty fast - is already at 80%...

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 7, 2013 7:50:58 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I just finished the first ep of Masters Sun and I really liked it. It is a little creepy, but also kind of funny too. Gong Hyo Jin is fabulous already and So Ji Sub is definitely playing the cold cocky rich hero for all he's worth. He seems to block the ghosts from getting to the h, so she

is literally clinging to him. He thinks she's crazy for most of the ep, but towards the end he believes or starts to. He also has some issue with reading. I'm not sure if its like dyslexia or what. But the letters swirl around as he looks at them. Anyway, I am intrigued by ep 1 and will definitely be watching 2.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 7, 2013 8:43:59 PM PDT luvnlife says: Two thumbs up for Master's Son... good pairing of h/H. I agree with Rashell.. off to a good start.

I also enjoyed episode #2 of Her Legend. Next week should skip ahead to present time. The previews show that the h moves to America and begins designing handbags. When she comes back to Korea, the H accuses her of stealing his designs. There also is an identity switch. The 'cousin' of the h, fakes her identity and says she is the h. It looks like a good romance will form.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 7, 2013 8:59:49 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 I read on dramabeans about an upcoming melodrama called "Secret", I'm guessing that's the one you're talking about? I thought your comment about the life expectancy of second male leads in melodramas was funny.

Rashell I agree, I've just watched ep 1 of Master's Sun as well, and this show is off to a good start. However I thought that the first part of this ep was unnecessarily creepy, so I really hope they'll tone that down in the upcoming eps. The second half of the episode was very good with H/h interaction. Overall I'm definitely interested to watch more.

I've also watched ep 1 of "Her Legend" and it is off to a promising start.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 8, 2013 6:41:27 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 8, 2013 7:15:25 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I agree that the first episode of Master's Sun is off to a good start and on a positive note it's not as suspenseful/spooky as Who Are You (2013).

It's still early but so far I'm really liking Good Doctor (currently my favorite of the three new dramas) and Master's Sun and like Who Are You (2013). I also plan to check out Lee Jun Ki's action thriller Two Weeks once Viki has it subbed.

D.M. - Yep, Ji Sung's new drama is called Secret - I'll probably check it out, but it already

sounds like its going to be an OTT melodrama, with lots of death and destruction and no HEA for anybody.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Aug 8, 2013 9:32:22 AM PDT Last edited by you on Aug 8, 2013 9:35:35 AM PDT Adnana says: I've been watching "A Man Called God", and it's sort of a City Hunter-esque drama--on steroids. The H's father, mother, and sister were killed by a group of powerful, corrupt men, and the H (a child, at the time) witnessed it all. They framed the father (who was a cop) and made it look as if he killed himself after killing his family. The H is adopted, grows up in the US, and 20+ years later, he comes back to Korea looking for revenge against his family's killers (sidenote: unbeknowst to him, his sister also survived and has become a cop). He has partners (a group of people/side-kicks who are loyal to him) who help him out with his plan.

There's a lot of interesting high tech that they're using for surveillance, combat, simulations etc. The show is well done (though the title--blegh).

So the City Hunter premise is pretty obvious (I'm only using this comparison because I watched CH first, but AMCG is the earlier drama, from 2010), but that premise is magnified.

The hero is ice-cold, a highly skilled assassin with secret agent skills, and he has no compunction about killing the bad guys (unlike the City Hunter). He's very driven and so far, doesn't seem to be plagued by much of a moral dilemma re: all the people he's killing. But since they deserve it, I'm mostly okay with it. I actually find a dark (anti-)hero very interesting every once and again.

Now for the romance: the heroine is a (very clumsy) kindhearted reporter and she meets the hero when she's following around the guy who is his first target (she suspects bad guy #1 of arms dealing--which is true) wanting to do an exposee. She's kind of bumbling and blows her cover with the bad guy and gets in the hero's way more than once--but she's really sweet and endearing, and the hero saves her life when she's caught in the "crossfire" when bad guy #1 goes down. Which mostly sets the pattern for the H & h's future interactions.

While I'm not necessarily a fan of the "damsel in distress" heroine, I love how the (supposedly) ice-cold hero can't help himself from always running to the heroine's rescue like a knight in shining armor (which, most assuredly, he is *not*. except when it comes to her).

And then things get really dicey because among his group of loyal people, there's this girl who is crazy in love with him and she can't stand that he starts to care about the heroine.

Then there's the OM (whom I really can't stand), who has it bad for the heroine. He's the son of one of the bad guys (but he knows that his father isn't a saint--unlike the prosecutor in CH) and, conveniently, a big-shot agent/law enforcement type, and he goes after the hero with a vengeance. He tells the heroine that the H is a cold-blooded, disturbed killer, who goes after "innocent" men (like his "poor" father, who's even in a wheelchair).

I'm at the point (ep. 13/24) where something very bad has happened to the H, and he pushes the heroine away for her own good. The drama is entertaining so far. I especially liked the fighting sequences (and *psst*the hero's abs).

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TAZ - I'm watching I Summon You Gold - sorta, there is so much underhanded stuff going on and the crazy controlling mother + strange birth secrets, that I had to take a little break from it all. Also, I'm getting tired of the drama going on at the girls home with the m-i-l sying she's getting a divorce so she can move in with her son's family because her son likes to eat ramen and read manga. What was the damage in that? I didn't get why everyone was so upset about it. You'd think they found out dad was selling blood or oranges on a street corner with the amount of angst it produced. just watched Master's Sun - the music sounds very Nightmare Before Christmas, I love it!

One little thing that bothers me, why is she always dressed like she just escaped from a hospital - a mental one?

Anyone know when Lee Min Ho's new series starts?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 8, 2013 1:13:42 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 8, 2013 2:01:40 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - Lee Min Ho's show Heirs starts October 9, following the conclusion of Master's Sun. http://wiki.daddicts.com/The_One_Trying_to_Wear_the_Crown,_Withstand_the_Weight_%E2%80%93_ The_Heirs Thanks for the info on ISYG - I'm not going to watch until those of you currently following it give it a thumbs up.

ETA: Also, I thought the h in Master's Sun was looking like a ghost in her white outfits...

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Taz - I can't wait till October for more LMH! I really like this show too, now I'm going to watch Who Are You, to see which I like better.

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The H (who is a somewhat likeable loser) ends up being a bone morrow match and surgery to save his daughter's life is scheduled to occur in two weeks (so I guess his task will be to stay alive for the next two weeks in order to save his daughter). I thought the first episode was pretty action packed and since I've enjoyed dramas from this writer before (Shining Inheritance and Prosecutor Princess) I do plan to continue following this show. Since it's billed as a melodrama and this writer has a history of ending dramas without HEAs (49 Days) this show may not end in a HEA - but I guess we'll see. I did notice that Viki's subbing on this drama is somewhat slow, at least relative to the 3 other new dramas that I'm now following, so this may be my "Friday" drama now that Itazura na Kiss/Love in Tokyo and Monstar have ended.

I also agree that episode 2 of Master's Sun was good. While the show is not as suspenseful as Who Are You (2013) and its ghosts are creepier looking (WAY's ghosts look "normal" albeit with death injuries) so far I do prefer Master's Sun over WAY. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 9, 2013 8:44:05 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I agree that the H is Master's Sun is being too mean to the sweet/teary h, but I love how she's just clinging on to him for all she's worth. I'm glad they revealed a bit of the H's background, so we can understand him a bit more. Even though he's harsh now, he'll come around eventually, hopefully soon, and start protecting the h. Jennifer, I agree about her wardrobe lol, it seems a bit strange, but I guess it adds to the weird vibe around her so it kind of fits her character.

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Posted on Aug 9, 2013 1:10:17 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 9, 2013 3:59:09 PM PDT cbela says: @ taz-mania... oh I soooo hope Two Weeks with Lee Jun Ki is a HEA!!! my sister told me about this drama and I just started a minute of Ep 1, and so far looks very promising, and RUN the ost song is so good, too! :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 9, 2013 1:28:06 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: changb - I'm also hoping for a HEA with Two Weeks. I thought that the first episode was pretty good and that Lee Jun Ki was looking mighty fine.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 9, 2013 2:09:05 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I've watched the first two eps of "Two Weeks", and I just want to make sure that I have this right, the h is the mother of that cute little girl, right? I too want an HEA, with this family getting together and having the life and happiness that they didn't before. The H really needs to make it up to the h and their daughter. So basically I am interested to watch more, so far.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 9, 2013 4:28:49 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 9, 2013 4:30:25 PM PDT cbela says: Taz-Mania...

Yes! Lee Junki is now a hot mess. â&#x2122;Ľ Hahah especially from his girly like "My Girl" days.

Lovely D.M...

I want more episodes, too! and yes she is the heroine.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 9, 2013 5:03:47 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Yeah, Lee JunKi has a lot to atone for since he basically tried to force the h into having an abortion. He's that guy who has so much potential but keeps choosing the wrong easy path.

But he is clearly affected by his daughter and her mother. And with everyone's life on the line maybe he'll finally grow up. I hope for an HEA, but won't hold my breath.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 13, 2013 4:26:11 AM PDT luvnlife says: Question (because I fast forward through majority of episodes) What was the reason why the H in You're the Best Lee Soo Shin broke up with the h. What did the h's mom have on him?

Of the new dramas, so far my favorite has been The Master's Son. I enjoy the alpha male and look forward to the h's crazy antics to be by the H. I like the storyline that she needs to touch the H to get rid of the ghosts. Two Weeks came in 2nd which the previews didn't get me excited but after checking it out I really liked the interactions between H, h and daughter.

Good chemistry with all three. I hope they continue their interactions verses the H is on the run for the majority of the storyline.

I like the action of Who Are You and will continue to watch. Many people think it is too much like Master's Son since the h see's spirits; however, I think that's the only thing that links them. The H is more beta than alpha. I enjoyed this week's episode of the H's family storyline. The part I find a little lacking is the chemistry between H/h. She has more chemistry with her X who is stalking her as a ghost right now. Also, the ow seeing the x as a ghost threw me off. (Going all "Sixth Sense"... I am waiting for a main cast member to find out 'I've been dead the whole time but didn't know it.")

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Aug 13, 2013 6:52:53 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Nasty OW finds out that LSS bio mom covered up that LSS's adopt father was hit by a car/killed saving bio mom. Nasty OW will expose all ruining LSS/bio mom unless H dumps LSS and "returns to her" Not many likeable folks on this show but H/h are adorable unfortunately not enough romance to save this show (unlike Smile, You where great romance more than made up for crazy mom antics).

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I enjoyed this week's episodes of Good Doctor. I continue to like the sweet, innocent H and the feisty h. Unfortunately, the H appears to be the only doctor in that hospital actually interested in saving lives - everyone else just seems to be playing office politics or are just too incompetent. One can only conclude that historically the death rate in that hospital for extremely ill children was very high. The OM/second male lead remains an arrogant jerk. I personally am having a hard time liking him any better than the "baddies" and I certainly hope his job description doesn't include mentoring or training his staff because so far he's a complete failure. I did think it was funny that the "reward" to saving the preemie's life was one week's suspension and a month's cut in pay - at that rate, no wonder the doctors are refusing to save lives.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 14, 2013 4:03:47 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Ha, it's funny that you react that way Reader123, because I'm opposite. I actually like the OM better after this week's episodes. He does care about his patients and he wants to save lives.

That being said, there really is a political side to health care and hospitals. Patients can sometimes get shuffled to the back-burner for other issues. But to me the OM is trying his best to walk that fine line between helping his patients and remaining at the top of the food chain in his hospital. If he loses his power, he won't be able to help anyone. Shi On, the H, is actually having the opposite effect on me. I'm seeing more reasons, besides patient confidence, where his handicap is an issue. He is so driven to do anything and everything, right now, to "save" someone that he doesn't follow proper protocols and procedures. Do Han, the OM, is right that it is a noble passion, but it will lead to mistakes. The rules are there for a reason, not just because hospitals don't want to help people. Unfortunately they do have to worry about things like malpractice suits and other legal action when treatment or surgeries don't go the way family thinks they should. I think that both the H and OM have things to learn from eachother and that Shi On has to learn to pick his battles more carefully.

Today's ep of Master's Sun was a good one. I enjoy both the horror and campy aspects of this show. It runs that fine line between being scary and being silly. The H just can't quite keep up that "cold" outer shell all the time. Cracks are starting to appear. I love the h. She's so funny and strange. And the scenes with the H and h are really, really good. They have awesome onscreen chemistry. It surprises me because I didn't think they would looking at their other projects. They didn't seem like they'd be each other's "style". But their scenes together are by far the most engaging parts of the episodes. And I just love how she's always hugging and touching him.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 14, 2013 8:01:10 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 14, 2013 8:02:04 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Okay I've watched episodes 3 of Master's Sun and Two Weeks, and I'm glad that both shows continue to be very good.

I love the interactions between the H/h in Master's Sun, and the scene when she was being

escorted forcefully and fell to the ground- the people in the mall gathered around her, and were all looking at her as if she was a crazy person- made me teary. That scene really brought to light how much the poor h has been suffering. The H giving her his hand was very moving, because he's been very mean before, and this was the first scene where he showed some gentleness/care towards the h.

Two Weeks had an intense episode, with the H on the run because he's trying to stay alive until the two weeks have passed so that he can donate his bone marrow to save his daughter.

From here on out it seems like every episode will cover one day of the Two Weeks. I'm glad that they showed in flashbacks that back then he had to breakup with the h, in order to save her, so the viewer can sympathize with him a bit. I feel bad for the little girl, her mother (h), the prosecutor lady, and Tae San (H).

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Two Weeks remains very intense/suspenseful, but of all the shows I'm following, this is the only one where I worry about the H's long-term survival rate. If the writer does decide to kill off one of the main players, I certainly hope it's not the cute little daughter. Master's Sun remained fun, with great chemistry between our H/h. I'm not sure why but for some reason the H reminds me a little of The Greatest Love's H, but not as wacky - perhaps the characters (and their hair) are written similarly. The H's backstory on Who Are You was interesting and made for a pleasant interlude where the ghost wasn't there because it needed a murder solved.

Unfortunately, the H/h in this drama give off a brother/sister vibe, which is also the problem with Good Doctor. The H is Good Doctor is so childlike (wanting to play with the patients and their toys) that its impossible to imagine him in an adult relationship - its currently something way beyond his maturity level.

ETA: Looks like the Kim Soo Hyun rom/com will premiere in December following Heirs. It's being described as an "alien time-traveling fusion Joseon-to-modern-era romantic comedy" so hopefully it should be fun. http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/08/kim-soo-hyun-and-jeon-ji-hyun-reunite-in-rom-com/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 16, 2013 8:48:35 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Master's Sun was hilarious in ep 4. That whole first scene with the H/h was so funny. I love, love their chemistry. This drama does have some Best Love similarity, but since it's from the same writer I guess that isn't too shocking.

Two Weeks is crazy intense. I know that of course the H isn't going to get caught or die this early in the series, but they still manage to make me worry that he could. And wonder how he's going to get out of whatever trap he's in. I felt a little sorry for the OM this episode. He so obviously ADORES both the h and the little girl, but he doesn't have the confidence in

their relationship to ask the h about her past with the H. I'm so excited about the Kim Soo Hyun/Jeon Ji Hyun pairing. I watched Theives, and the chemistry between them was awesome. He's hot and she's beautiful. What's not to like there?

SBS is dominating the Wed/Thur dramas through the end of the year. After Master's Sun, which is getting almost 17% ratings, is Heirs, and then it's this one with Kim Soo Hyun. They must have found a money tree to get all these top actors, but it does seem to be paying off for them.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 16, 2013 9:52:24 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: l love epi 4 of Master's Sun. The ending when he shows up and holds her, best hug ever.

I've been trying to watch Myung Wol, but the set up is so weird and some of it doesn't make a lotta sense, I keep being smacked with reality and find myself annoyed.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 16, 2013 10:06:46 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Not sure if its been rec'ed before, but another good "ghost" drama is the original (2008) drama named Who Are You? While this drama is built around a ghost, it's actually a very heartwarming drama rather than a spooky ghost story. The h's father (a sweet failure) is killed but convinces the Reaper to allow him to return to earth for a short period of time for his daughter's sake. In order to return to earth, the h's father is allowed to possess the H's body for 3 hours a day (with some stipulations) for a 49 day period. The H had been involved in a serious accident and absent the H's father deal with the Reaper would have died. This drama does have a lot of humor (early scenes of h's father possessing the H were a complete hoot Yoon Kye Sang was really great in this drama) and very likable people (especially the H's secretary, driver and attorney and the h's two best friends). I will say that at times I did like the other OW (h's father girlfriend who recognizes him in the H's body - so her "romance" is really with the father while in the H's body, not with the H) better than the h and in a nice kdrama twist, the OM is the villain of this show. This show does have a great journey of growth for our H and, of course, in the end he does get his HEA with the h.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 16, 2013 10:24:12 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I agree , Master's Sun episode 4 starts out hilarious, and then becomes more serious. What is really making this how for me is the great H/h chemistry, and their interactions which vary from funny to moving to angst-y. I too loved the last scene between H/h, aw it was so romantic and sweet how he shows up and hugs her.

I think it's funny how it seems all the shows that sound the most interesting, will be airing one

after another on the same channel in the same time slot. I didn't know that "Man From the Stars" would be airing after "Heirs", which will be airing after "Master's Sun". I'm also going to check out "Secret" when it starts.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 16, 2013 1:55:21 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I think when he finally accepts her and she starts to like him as more than just her safety spot, wow, I just can't wait. In fact, I think he's already a little bit jealous of her and Mr. Snooparound-the-apartment-when-you're-out guy.

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"Tweeks"!!! yes intense!!!

The sniper after him is cute although he is a bad guy trying to hurt/kill Lee Jun Ki. BOO!!!!

I was tearing up with the phone booth call. ;'( I was literally yelling at the heroine. shal up!

No he will not confess because he is not a murderer!!!!

I was shocked about his friend!

I am so looking forward to upcoming episodes! :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 19, 2013 12:36:46 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Screenwriter Jung Yoo Kyung (You're the Best, Lee Soon Shin) has joined Goo Hyun Soon (Hundred Year Inheritance) on my "Writers to Avoid List". Despite given stellar casts to work with, both of these so called writers created scripts so bad that their dramas were practically unwatchable (I really can't believe that I wasted my time watching these shows and plan to never again watch a "family" drama while it's airing). Unfortunately, both of these dramas went in a completely negative direction and never dealt with the issues/storylines that we were expecting (or hoping for). I will forever be confused as to how either of these two dramas could be billed as "warm-hearted" when in fact they were the complete opposite - populated by unlikable/unkind so called adults who only seemed to want the worst for their children/loved ones - parents/grandparents/others truly indifferent to the pain or hurt that they inflict (no role models or character growth to be found in these shows).

YTBLSS would have been better named "You're the Worst, Mi Ryung" as this drama really centered on Mi Ryung and her issues and their effects on Soon Shin and her family. Too bad Mi Ryung was unlikable and her issues uninteresting.

I do believe that the biggest betrayal by these two writers was in their failure to create even half way decent romances (despite being provided actors who would have given us great romances - so much wasted potential) to negate or at least minimize the negative storylines that we were given. And absent giving us decent romances, the writer should at least provide all of the nasty characters meaningful/realistic redemption arcs before they are forgiven of all their crimes. While YTBLSS has 2 episodes to go, I am fully expecting forgiveness all around - I don't think this writer has the ability to surprise me on this score and certainly lacks any time to provide meaningful redemption arcs. So here's my wishes for the final 2 episodes of YTBLSS: 1) grandma dies - don't care how, but a nice painful death would be fun, 2) lead H's parents' divorce, some marriages are not salvageable and this is clearly one, 3) OW's acting career tanks and in the future the only jobs she can get are dog commercials (playing the dog), 4) after Woo Joo's mother marries, Woo Joo is forced to live full time with her father (whose mother has cut off his money) and his girlfriend, and 5) the three Lee sisters and their spouses move to another country and never again contact their Korean relatives.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 19, 2013 12:57:04 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 19, 2013 3:12:41 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: HA! Reader123, that is hilarious. I know what you mean though. I had kind of thought that most "weekend" "family" dramas would be similar to Family's Honor, Ojakyago Brothers, and You Who Rolled in Unexpectedly. Those are apparently the exception rather than the rule. After Hundred Years, I went into You're the Best, Lee Soon Shin with much lower expectations. But somehow the suckfest managed to sink even lower then I was prepared for.

I don't see myself stopping the family dramas all together, but I definitely will approach with caution. I wish I could just drop a drama once is sucks, but I keep watching to "see what happens". I've wasted many hours now on bad dramas.

Speaking of bad dramas, I'm still watching Goddess of Marriage. OMG, I don't think there is a more unlikeable drama family then Tae Wook's. I still can't believe that the h married into that mess for ANY reason. I mean the husband did lock her in a room and refuse any access to anyone until they were married. And he's by far the best of that family's bunch. They are all loathsome. Even the sister-in-law, who is fast losing any sympathy points with me. I think she just wants the h to suffer and be a doormat like her. And the H (maybe, I'm so confused by who's the main guy in this one) after basically pushing the h back to her fiance spends all the episodes after basically pining for her and internet stalking her. He admits to regretting letting her go and being insanely jealous of her with her husband. These people are all stupid or crazy. It's frustrating to watch. I swear that if dramas are accurate I would NEVER marry a Korean man with a living mother. Seriously. It's completely abusive the way some of these daughters-in-law are treated.

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lol, and that's why I tend to avoid weekend dramas, especially when they have family drama as one of the genres. Now I'm also feeling glad that I dropped Goddess of Marriage early on.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 20, 2013 4:27:01 AM PDT luvnlife says: Well put Taz-Mania. LOL. The writer of YTBLSS must have some mom issues. What a disappointment. Another show that had a lot of potential and like you said 'the viewers craved certain story lines but they never happened.' I wish these writers would do more interviews after the show so we can get into their head on why they were so stubborn with keeping the story lines.

GOM... another disappointment. Let's start out with a bang for the first 3 episodes and mope around for the next 13 episodes. I fast forward thru this one but nothing good ever happens.

You can sum up this plot in 2 episodes. They need to do something asap to turn it around.

On a positive note did anyone else read that Heirs might film part of the show in the US? Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 20, 2013 6:50:53 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 20, 2013 10:25:48 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I thought yesterday's episode of Good Doctor had some very sweet, emotional moments. I was surprised at first that they let the little girl die but I guess that ultimately her death served as a mechanism to better understand some of the characters and for some character growth (primarily the h). I do think that most of the characters in this drama are interesting, but Chief Go and Il Kyu need some work, as so far both are just cardboard villains. Also, I'm still not seeing any potential romance between the H/h (really give more of a older sister/younger brother vibe) but I guess it's still early in the series.

Lee Min Ho in the US? Is he surfing? I know a lot of k-drama characters talk about going to the US to "study", so should be fun to actually see one go there.

ETA: I also enjoyed yesterday's episode of Who Are You (2013). Looks like they may have moved away from the "ghost of the week" scenario to instead focus on the case from six years ago. I do like the twist that only the fortune teller can hear the OM's voice and that she's demanding "payment" (inside scope on her clients) in return for helping the him (and Kim Jae Wook finally gets to speak).

I've also started watching an older (2004) drama called She is Nineteen with Yoon Kye Sang (it's his first drama and he looks very young). Drama also stars Kim Jae Won, but appears that Yoon Kye Sang is the hero. So far the drama has been good but I'm still in the very early episodes. On a side note, the crazy MIL from 100 Yr Inheritance is the H's mom in this drama and she was acting crazy even back then (she and another woman are the villains in this drama - when the h was 4 they stole her inheritance and abandoned her on a train).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 20, 2013 10:34:12 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Good Doctor is just okay for me. I hate this plot twist with the "wolf" child. And I definitely don't see any romance between the H and h. He's really too childlike for me to feel comfortable with a romance between them. I'm wondering if she'll be the noona to the H and have a romance with the OM. Keep us posted on She is Nineteen. I love Yoon Kye Sang. He's the only OM in a Hong Sister's drama that I was almost shipping with the h instead of the H. He's just so dorky and cute in that drama.

I'm feeling a bit of a drama slump. So far I'm only really enjoying Master's Sun and Two Weeks of the currently airing dramas. And they're both Wed/Thurs. dramas. I need good dramas to fill up my other days!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 20, 2013 10:55:21 AM PDT luvnlife says: Checking out a new drama currently called "Le Jun Kai" (T-drama or C-drama) staring Peter Ho from Summer's Desire. Highly recommend it. (on viki right now). The episodes are only 15 minutes long though and there supposedly is only going to be 7-9 episodes total. They have 3 episodes posted and they are very fast paced.

Basically Peter Ho is the bad boy super-rich Hero who marries his enemies daughter (super sweet h) out of spite. He breaks up with her and she has no money. She finds out she is pregnant but doesnt tell the H. (This is implied in the show but you don't actually see it in the first episode.) Episode 1 starts off with the h and her about 6 year old son living a poor life.

The H has one his goons follow the h and he finds out about the child. In Episode 2 he offers money to the h to buy the child from her.

There is a lot of chemisty between the two leads. You can't help but feel sorry for the h but she is a spitfire trying to do the best she can for her son.

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Lovely D.M. says: Hmmm, I might check that out luvnlife as it sounds interesting.

Rashell I agree with you, I'm feeling a drama slump too, since I'm only following Master's Sun and Two Weeks on the k-drama front, and both are on Wednesday/Thursday. So I've picked up a Thai dramas, Sud Sai Paan (End of the string), it's set in the 1960s and you can watch it eng subbed both on viki or youtube. I can't recommend it yet, even though it has some great H/h parts and some good kisses, because the H is really making me angry in these last two/three eps. I'm at a point where I really just want the h to stand up for herself and walk away from him, and later I don't want her to forgive him easily. So I can't recommend it yet, until I see how the story will go.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 20, 2013 11:54:12 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 20, 2013 11:55:33 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: luvnlife thanks for the rec re: Le Jun Kai - at only 15 minutes per episode sounds like a super fast one to watch.

Rashell - Yoon Kye Sang was great in Who Are You? (the 2008 version). He starts out as a very cold, OCD businessman but really grows during the show. Overall, I'd rate this drama an 8 out of 10 - has a great father (even though he's dead), a wonderful OW (father's girlfriend), no big misunderstanding/break-up between the H/h (but dead dad always being there and opposed to the relationship does act as a damper), and a remorseful villainous OM (he's another actor whose back list I'm going to have to check out).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 20, 2013 11:59:22 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Thanks for the rec's ladies. I definitely needed some new ones to check out. Plus I'll hunt for some myself.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 20, 2013 6:42:01 PM PDT luvnlife says: Just a warning.... "Le Jun Kai" is bit of a bodice ripper. The H gets rough with the h before they start making out. I'm half way through episode 2.

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Yeah, I watched all 3 episodes and agree that this H is not very nice to the h. I think I still love him based on my Peter Ho/Oh Chen love. He reminds me quite a bit of the H in Sealed With A Kiss except not as "cold" outwardly. But he has the same way of punishing the h because he can't control his feelings for her. I'm definitely going to keep watching, but it makes me sad that it isn't longer. 15 minutes just whets my appetite and then it's over. I was so disapointed after ep 3 when there was no ep 4. And if its really only 7 eps long, then we're almost half way done. That's just too quick.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 20, 2013 8:08:14 PM PDT luvnlife says: @Rashell... I couldn't find much on this drama but what I did find was that it is actually 9 episodes long and it airs 2x's a week. It is made as web episodes. With it now featured being on Viki, viewers are anticipating more of a following.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 20, 2013 8:33:13 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Thanks for the info, luvnlife! 9 eps is better then 7, but still pretty short. Oh, well. Guess I'll enjoy while it lasts.

So I'd avoided starting Who Are You because I knew going in I was going to have an issue with this one. And I was right. I ship the h with the ghost boyfriend. I can't help it. Every flashback proves they're adorable and completely crazy for each other. And he's killing me watching her getting closer to the H. That tear at the end of today's ep when he watched the h and H kissing hurt. He's so sweet and protective even as a silent ghost. You see his love and longing for her. The H is nice and he's protective too. But he just doesn't spark with the h in the same way. She treats him like a little brother. Where the ghost boyfriend was definitely her oppa. HELP! There is no way this is going to end well for me. I mean I'm rooting for the dead guy. :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 21, 2013 8:12:48 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I've watched the first 3 eps of the drama, and I agree that it's a bit of a bodice ripper, very angst-y and intense. I also agree that the eps are way too short.

OMG Rashell your last sentence about "Who Are You" had me laughing out loud. So you're suffering from second male lead syndrome. and the poor second male lead is already dead.

Are you dropping it? I watched the first two eps of "Who Are You", and then decided that one show featuring ghosts was more than enough for me (since I'm not a fan of the ghost theme). So I stayed with Master's Sun, because that one has the H/h chemistry and great interactions.

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I had sort of the same feelings about two ghost dramas. But with Mon/Tues dramas being so meh for me, I decided to try Who Are You. It is completely different from Master's Sun other then the ghost thing. It's much more serious for one thing. It started out doing solve the ghost story of the week too, but now is focusing on the ghost boyfriend only. The h has woken up from a coma of 6 years. And remembers nothing about what put her there or about the ghost boyfriend. Now that he's popped up, and she can see him, she's starting to go back and piece together what happened. The H is a young cop that works under her. He's just a newbie and really wants to be a serious detective. Helping the h solve her cases and her mystery at first was just a good milestone for his career. But now he genuinely cares for her. And as she's digging into this past case, others are trying to stop her. The H has saved her from getting kidnapped or killed a couple times. And the ghost boyfriend has helped to distract the killers and to get her into hiding a few times. He's always there watching and you can see how much it kills him that he can't physically step in to save her. I realy like it actually, but I'm just on the wrong couple train. That doesn't happen often for me in dramas thank goodness.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 21, 2013 10:01:58 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 21, 2013 10:04:57 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Saw that Le Jun Kai has the same writer as Sealed With A Kiss - guess this writer likes obsessed H's. This drama is so short (120 minutes), its like watching a movie broken into parts rather than a TV drama. ETA: Episode 4 is now available on Viki.

I can understand not shipping Taecyeon when you have Kim Jae Wook as the OM - but on a positive note, this just might be the drama where you can actually wish for the h's death.

I'm actually enjoying all 4 new dramas that I'm following, as each is different and interesting in its own right. In addition, I'm finding that since I'm only following 4 currently airing dramas I now have time to watch a few of those older dramas on my TBWed list.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 21, 2013 5:32:52 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Yay! Master's Sun, episode 5 is available on Viki. I've been waiting for this epi all week!

I pooped out on Sealed with a Kiss around episode 16, I mean Hawick Lau is super hot, but

he was channeling Patrick Bergin from Sleeping With the Enemy and I guess I just wasn't in the mood for it, I'll probably get back to it someday, I at least need to know what happens in the end. Not sure if I'm up for Le Jun Kai. Is anyone watching Scandal? What do you think of it?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 21, 2013 5:49:59 PM PDT luvnlife says: Yes Master's Son is my #1 show right now. Been looking forward to this all day. I even checked on my lunch break to see if it was up for tonight. My #2 show is Her Legend. Who Are You is just not cutting it for me. I have the second lead syndrome as well. The H and h just have no chemistry - too much brother/sister. The only time he redeems himself is when he fights for the h. I thought the 4th episode of Le Jun Kai was good. Something about all the angst that pulls me in; however, I would never wish that kind of relationship on anyone.

What is Scandal about?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 21, 2013 8:12:07 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I've been watching Scandal. It's okay. There isn't really ant romance yet since the h just lost her husband. But the H is taking care of her and feels responsible for her. But the premise of this show is one big birth secret. But I do like it so far. Most of the characters are like able.

The villain is a cookie cutter bad guy. But it does make it easy to hate him.

I love Masters Sun. It's just fun to watch.

I ca easily see that Sealed With a Kiss and Le Jun Kai are from the same writer. Both H's, and I lose the term loosely, are beyond obsessive and more then borderline abusive. It makes for interesting drama watching, but it is not something I would ever want to see in real life.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 22, 2013 7:32:57 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 23, 2013 5:49:40 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: So I caved in and checked out Sealed With a Kiss. I ended up marathoning through the eps. I still haven't watched the 7 shorts. I realized that on the crazy scale Kawee from Sawan Biang might just have been moved to number 2 by this male lead who's taken the top spot. Since SWAK and SB are the two craziest shows I've watched, I couldn't help but make a comparison.

SWAK has a crazy male lead, but I kept waiting for him to say something nice/profound/moving to the h, to hug her gently when she really needed it. But that never

happened, he did soften towards her and sometimes showed it with his actions, but he never worked to try and earn her forgiveness. Then again, they didn't end up together here. I found the ending abrupt. The h here is also too too self sacrificing.

In SB, the male lead tormented the h but for a much shorter period of time, even though it's more "in your face". Then later when he realized he was in love and wanted to make amends, he worked hard for months to try and make the h see that he is sincere. The ending in this show was also more satisfying and not as rushed. Both dramas are crazy, but as a whole SB is the more satisfying watch. In SWAK, she fell in love with him when he didn't even try to win her forgiveness, let alone love.

I agree Master's Sun is my favorite airing show right now, even though I'm not a fan of the ghost theme. I love the H/h interactions, and I'm shipping the second male lead (who I like and don't want to see him end with a broken heart) with second female lead.

I also continue to enjoy Two Weeks, I thought the scene when he helped the woman give birth, even though he's on the run, was very moving. Especially since it made him understand a lot more how much In Hye could've suffered without him and how his daughter came into the world.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 22, 2013 8:23:56 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 22, 2013 8:35:11 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I agree, it would be nice if the OM in Master's Sun ends up with the OW, but it would be a first for the Hong Sisters as I don't think they have ever given the OM a HEA (I absolutely refuse to believe that the great OM in Best Love/Greatest Love ended up with the unlikable OW - I'm sure that's why they made it an open ending). So far the OW was been purely comic relief, which is unusual, but perhaps they are saving the malicious part for the dead girlfriend. Overall seems like the Hong Sisters are back in good form.

ETA: Dramabeans had this link to a real commercial, which explains the very odd commercial that the OW was filming - Unfortunately, I'm probably missing/not understanding a lot of the Hong Sisters inside jokes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-nQ78lp7tU Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Aug 22, 2013 10:57:32 AM PDT Adnana says: You guys, I'm watching a period C-drama again (after the somewhat disappoing BBJX) and I'm completely bowled over--at the gorgeousness and chemistry of the 3 main leads, and just the general pretty, and the battle scenes... It's a wholly different acting and storytelling style than I'm used to from K-dramas, and it's so interesting exploring this.

The drama is King of Lan Ling (Lan Ling Wang), and you can read about it over at koalasplayground. http://koalasplayground.com/2012/09/21/king-of-lan-ling-releases-second-long-trailerfocused-on-the-main-love-triangle/

I like the heroine--she's innocent, but smart and brave, and very loyal--but mostly I'm just a goner for the hero... love, love, love. He's a fierce warrior (dubbed the God of War by his men) who wears a mask during battle, because (1) he needs to hide his gorgeous face, which would never instill fear in his enemies AND (2) the mask is a symbol for him leaving his compassion behind while on the field of battle. So he's strong and gorgeous and a good guy to boot. What's not to love? Okay, the OM isn't too shabby either (plus, he's an emperor, whereas the H is only a prince whose life is in jeopardy because the Crown Prince envies him), but he just can't compare with the H imo.

The H and the OM are the leaders of their respective armies, and they're at war with each other and basically after each other's blood at any costs. And they both fall for the heroine, who's supposed to be the so-called legendary "heavenly Maiden", who can make the man who owns her allegiance the most powerful man in the world.

I'm really liking what I've seen of the drama so far (I'm at episode 10--and btw, one reason why I prefer the H so far is because the H is genuinely falling for the heroine, whereas the OM just wants to use her because she's the heavenly maiden. Though I suspect that will change soon).

And now for the huge bummer. This being a historical drama, the ending is already known, and it's not a happy one for the hero and heroine. I never expected to start watching a drama about which I already know that it ends badly, but there you have it... I had to make an exception for King of Lan Ling. It'll probably end with a bucket of tears (mine), so I can only hope that the cute and the romance until then will make up for it. Based on what I've seen so far, I'm thinking it will. :) Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Aug 22, 2013 5:45:41 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Reader123 I had never noticed that before, but now that you mention it, you're right I don't think the second male lead in a Hong sisters drama has ever gotten a happy ending before.

Still I'm hoping that it will be different in Master's Sun. I've also watched the 7 shorts for SWAK, and the ending was unclear, did they end up together or not?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 22, 2013 10:17:51 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: D.M.: I was never satisfied with either ending of SWAK so I read the translated ending of the novel to give me closure on the drama. http://jolecole.blogspot.com/2011/11/sealed-with-kiss-novels-ending.html That is the link to the novel epilogue excerpts.

Adnana: Thanks for the rec. I've watched a few drama that don't have an HEA, so that won't necessarily stop me. Keep us updated as you watch.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 23, 2013 10:12:23 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Thanks for sharing, so it seems that they do end up together.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 23, 2013 11:05:39 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: My favorite show is Master's Sun but its just so hard waiting each week for new epis.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 24, 2013 2:19:35 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I continue to marathon Yoon Kye Sang dramas and enjoyed the 2004 drama She Is Nineteen/My Sister-in-Law is Nineteen (from the same writer as The Moon That Embraces the Sun and Capital Scandal) with Yoon Kye Sang (H), Kim Jae Won (H's brother and the OM) and the late Jung Da Bin (h). While not a favorite, I did like (but not love) the drama (it had a good balance of melodrama and rom/com bits). I will say that some might not like the storyline/progression of the H/h romance (while the storyline was not totally the same, I thought the H/h relationship had a very similar vibe as Shining Inheritance - so if you didn't like SI you may not like this drama) but I personally didn't have a problem with it (but then I also liked SI). I also liked this H better than the H in SI. The story focuses on the h, who at four years old was abandoned upon the death of her mother by two woman (the H and the OM's mother and the OW's mother) after they stole her substantial inheritance (given by evil grandfather to h's mother after h' father lost all of his memories of the h and her mother due to a car accident).

As it relates to the romance, the H (who we are introduced to as a rebellious 19 year old troublemaker) spends most of the drama in love with and angsting over the h, while the 19 year old h spends most of her time crushing on/angsting over the H's brother/OM (a 25-ish year old doctor). The OM is, of course, pinning for his first love and to get his mother off of his back about marriage while he awaits his first love's return enters into a fake engagement with the h (but since this is k-drama and he's the OM, he does eventually fall in love with the h). Also, as expected, the OW loves the H and is the usual heroine backstabber. The writer did try to make her a somewhat sympathetic character by showing her as remorseful of her backstabbing ways and having a really, really bad mother (you know she's a bad mother when she's even worse than Park Won Sook who had pretty much the same persona as her Hundred Year Inheritance character). Oddly enough, to drive home her remorseful backstabbing we did get to see an angsty shower scene featuring the OW (it was a little odd, but perhaps the writer/director thought that the men who were watching this drama needed a little extra something to hold their interest). After realizing who the h is and wanting the benefits that the h's rich father could provide to her, the OW does manipulate events causing

the h to have to leave for a 5 year period (time jump in episode 6 - I guess the characters needed to be older than 19). After the 5 year time jump we continue to have a H in love with and angsting (even more) over the h, a h crushing on/angsting over the OM and an OW trying her hardest to keep the h away from her father, the H and the OM (actually I guess the writer/director must have been successful in making her somewhat sympathetic, as I never really disliked the OW - kinda similar to my reaction to the OW in SI).

On a side note, I did think all of the shower scenes in this drama were a little odd. In the H's solo shower scene the camera dips so low that we can see that he is wearing shorts (Ha perhaps we are to surmise that Koreans wear shorts when showering or maybe the director didn't want us to really think that the actor was naked). In addition, later on in the drama, the H and the OM have a joint shower scene. Weird, Weird, Weird.

I actually really liked both the H and the OM. Both were pretty great guys and they had a very loving, caring relationship - so much so that each was willing to give up the h for the other's sake. I will admit that I was always on the H's ship - I felt that he and not the h was actually the protagonist of this drama - and you could feel his pain as he had to watch the h crushing on/angsting over the OM. He really tried several times to move on/get over his love for her.

On a negative note, I will say that this is the only drama that I've watched where the H/h never kiss (heck, even the H in King of Baking got to kiss the h even though she ended up with the OM). Actually, the only kiss in this drama is the OM kissing the h's cheek (that's it in the kissing department - so be prepared). In addition, as with a lot of k-dramas, I did wish for a stronger ending, but in the end was just happy that the writer/director gave the H/h a HEA (it was better than the classic standing and staring, but not by much).

While neither Viki nor Dramafever currently carries this drama, most fully subbed episodes are available on YT and all episodes are available at Good drama. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG3TfjDgz2Q&list=PLC7AD9A92D2789A3E&index=1 YT MV with OST - Yoon Kye Sang who was an idol star before he became an actor sings this song in episode 7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB5AJGAi29I Dramabeans has indicated that they plan to write an e-book on "Why Do Dramas Do That" as it relates to this show - and other dramas - I have a few questions that I hope the book will answer/clarify. For example, in this drama, once reunited with his daughter, the h's father goes into "revenge" mode, but only against the innocent H (who actually bears the brunt of the revenge) and his family, including his not so innocent mother (no revenge was deemed necessary against the backstabbing OW or her scheming mother) but apparently had zero anger against the grandfather, whose actions triggered the entire chain of events and who for 15 year hid from his son the existence of the h and her mother. I'm really looking forward to understanding why k-drama parents are never held accountable by their children for their despicable actions. In addition, once the h was reunited with her father, he suddenly makes all decisions concerning her life, even though she is 24 years old and has lived independently for a large portion of her life. Hopefully, the Dramabeans e-book will address why k-drama parents are allowed to totally control their adult children's lives. http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/08/dramabeans-the-ebook-why-do-dramas-do-that/ Reply to this post

Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 26, 2013 4:26:49 AM PDT luvnlife says: I watched SWAK over the weekend. I understood the original ending after reading online how the Chinese government really pushed for the drama to have the main guy go to jail.

(They don't take illegal business dealings easily and put a lot of pressure on the writer.) What I didn't really get was the second ending in the mini series. Anyone - why do you think it ended that way? A fresh start? Showing that they would always come back together? Thanks!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 26, 2013 7:02:03 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I had thought that the spirit wedding in Master's Sun was just something that the Hong Sisters had made up, but I ran across an article that actress Jung Da Bin (She is Nineteen) had a spirit wedding 4 years after her death. Always interesting to learn new facts about other cultures. http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/05/late-actress-jung-da-bin-gets-married-in-spirit Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 28, 2013 9:19:15 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 2, 2013 1:40:02 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Okay so I started watching this TW-drama called Down With Love, and it turned out much better then expected. It's a light show but never loses its heart, and the H/h have great chemistry. However it took me a little while to get used to the h. She's very funny, a kid at heart, and goofy looking and sounding but after the first few eps her goofiness is toned down.

The H is very good looking and wonderful when he realizes that he likes her, after starting out cold. The romance starts in episode 8. Even though this show is not fast paced, yet somehow it just keeps the viewer engaged and wanting to watch more.

So now I think that this show is going to join my favorite TW-dramas alongside Love Now Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 28, 2013 10:06:25 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. I do agree the Ellen Chen really takes some getting use to - her acting style always seems OTT. Just when I've vowed to give up 50 episode family dramas, Jung Il Woo is considering a family drama from the writer of May Queen. I'm really, really hoping he turns this drama down in favor of a rom/com, because I don't think that even the promise of 25 weeks of Jung Il Woo will be enough to get me to watch this disaster in the making (or given the writer makjang in the making) .

I did decide to give myself a reprieve from angst and watched the rom/com Oh! My Lady with Chae Rim and Siwon. Overall, a very light, cute "ahjumma" (H is 28, h is 35) rom/com.

While the storyline isn't anything special, the drama was a very fast, easy watch with no melo to drag it down.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 28, 2013 12:56:25 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I love great rec's. Especially now when really only Master's Sun is on my must watch list for current dramas. I'm still watching others, but I skip around a lot during the eps. And even then I don't much care. Good Doctor is okay, but I don't see how I can ever get on board a romance with the H. He's way too much like a child in his thoughts and social interactions.

And Who Are You, yes, still shipping ghost boyfriend. He's so fine. And the chemistry with him and the h is fabulous in every scene they have together. Can't ship her with the clunky H even if he is nice enough. I like Two Weeks, but don't feel that addictive pull with it. Goddess of Marriage, I Summon You Gold, and even now over Soon Shin are possibly putting that final nail in the coffin of watching weekend dramas as they air. The small amounts of cute in no way are making up for the rest of the crap they takes up 90% of the shows.

But Master's Sun is like the balm to my drama illness. It's just hitting all the right spots for me. It's funny and light, but still manages to have depth and heart. I adore the h, love the H, like the OM, and find the OW not to be a complete heinous witch. Today's episode finally shows real cracks in the H's tough outer shell. There were a million sweet H/h moments in this episode it seems. And the skinship in this one is basically constant. It's amazing how just a simple touch between them is so full of meaning. I just have to hope that the Hong Sisters really have re-found their magic and it ends as great as it's began.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 28, 2013 3:43:14 PM PDT luvnlife says: Hong Sisters really nailed the Master's Sun drama. Their banter is so great and the H/h interactions are done so perfectly. Love! On my must list the day it comes out. I'm also still watching Her Legend. The H is really great in this drama because he was able to figure out who the h was and has been silently supporting her behind her back but picking fights with her to her face. Le Jun Kai is moving along... only 3 episodes left. It's not your typical love story but I am liking Peter Ho. I can't believe he is 39 years old! Looking great with those dark eyes.

I also kind of dropped Good Doctor... just not feeling it. I am also a few episodes behind on Who Are You just because like Rashell... rooting for the OM that will never be. Too bad those two characters weren't cast opposite of each other. The ghost could be the guy portraying the H and the actor portraying the H should be the ghost. Ha. Disappointed in Lee Soon Shin... it had a solid last 2 episodes but do not recommend anyone watching that drama.

Thanks to all sharing the other drama suggestions - really having to dig for some new stuff lately to keep me occupied.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 28, 2013 4:05:52 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: You guys sound bummed out at the currently airing dramas, and I agree. I'm only watching Master's Sun and Two Weeks. While I like Two Weeks, Master's Sun is the only show that's on my "must watch" list as well.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 28, 2013 7:02:46 PM PDT cbela says: I finished Ep 7 of "Two Weeks"...and throughout I was frustrated! Not wanting to dwell..The best thing of that episode has to be soo jin's story about the mountain and the sun. I am hopeful about Ep 8!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 30, 2013 4:11:17 AM PDT luvnlife says: LOVE this week's Master's Son. So witty. I can't wait for next week. I'm thinking the h was involved with the kidnapping/ransom plot of the H. She just doesn't remember because of the accident. That or she was the other car involved in the accident.... it was a fender bender right?

With the car catching on fire. Can't wait to find out more!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 30, 2013 6:27:27 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Aug 30, 2013 6:35:41 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I agree that so far the Hong Sisters are doing a fabulous job with Master's Sun - H/h are hitting all of the right romance notes. This is the first Hong Sisters drama where I like all of the characters - OW is pure comedy relief (actually hoping she ends up with the OM) and parents/relatives seem caring not conniving - really a great change from their normal tropes lets hope they keep it that way.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 30, 2013 10:26:38 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I agree, Master's Sun is turning out to be a really good show. Episode 8 was so good on the H/h front. I wonder what KW's (second male lead) relationship is to HJ (H's dead first love). I

also wonder if the heroine is somehow related to the car accident that happened to the hero and HJ, since she too was in an accident before but doesn't remember. I like that the story is finally focusing more on the main characters and how they may be connected. I too really like the second female lead, she's very funny. Overall I continue to really enjoy this show :) I haven't watched the new eps of Two Weeks yet.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 31, 2013 9:38:45 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I can't believe how much time I spend weeping when watching Master's Sun, between the dog and the kids, I'm a big ole mess. This is definitely my favorite show and I adore how it's working out with the the OM. I think there must be something strange happening with Chae Hee or whatever the name was of the bad #@tch he's so messed up over, is she protecting tae gong shi?!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 31, 2013 10:42:20 AM PDT luvnlife says: Rumor is that Goddess of Marriage is getting extended... like they really need to drag this out longer?! The show that is suppose to air after GOM wraps up is having some issues getting moving on filming so GOM is going to fill some weeks to allow the new drama to be filmed.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Aug 31, 2013 8:46:49 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Master's Sun must be a great drama since all of us are liking it the most. Or it could be that the rest of the dramas airing right now aren't very good. For me it's a combination of the two.

I really do like Master's Sun, and it has the potential to be a favorite. But I do think it looks better because everything else is kind of "meh" to really bad.

Speaking of really bad an extension for GOM may be the worst drama news ever. I'm not sure that drama has even one truly like able character. The Kang family may truly be the worst kdrama family ever. Tae Wong is by far the best, but all that means is that he has a shred of humanity. Such a depressing drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 2, 2013 1:39:01 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I agree Rashell, I'm really liking Master's Sun, but I too think that it's standing out more because all the other k-dramas airing now aren't that good. The only K-drama I'm following

now is Master's Sun, I'm only loosely following Two Weeks. On another note, I've made myself a list of TW-drama/romance shows to check out :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 2, 2013 3:36:23 PM PDT luvnlife says: Lovely please share your list! :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 2, 2013 4:28:57 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Okay, but first I want to say that this is a list of dramas that I might potentially like, so I don't know how good they'll be as I haven't checked them yet, but their synopsis sounded interesting to me so I put them on this list. This list doesn't include the TW-dramas that I've already watched.

Ti Amo Chocolate Real love ring the bell twice Easy Fortune Happy Life When Love Walked In My Lucky Star In Time With You My Queen Why Why Love Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 2, 2013 5:03:59 PM PDT cbela says: I am still only watching "Two Weeks"... then looking forward to "Heirs".

In the meantime, I am re-watching "My Queen". My third time!!! :) It is one of my favorite Taiwanese dramas!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 4, 2013 12:16:23 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: OH! Master's Sun today is SOOOOO good!! And then it just rips your heart out at the end.

Classic Hong Sister's with this one. When they're on their game, they know how to wring every emotion out of you. My chest actually ached at the end. WHY!? I logically know the answer but still. Seriously the two main actors have amazingly hot chemistry. Like Queen In Hyun's Man hot chemistry. I'm not one to think every drama OTP should date in real life, but I can't help but wonder if some of the spark isn't real here too. It's funny because before this drama aired, I was worried that there wouldn't be any chemistry between the leads. I'd seen

them both in other projects and it just didn't seem like they would mesh. Boy was I wrong.

And happily so. This my be my favorite OTP of the year even if this isn't my favorite drama of the year. Every scene with these two is crakling and has an intensity to it. And all the skinship, just enhances it. LOVE IT! That said, I can't wait to see JW suffer for this latest stunt to distance himself from GS. I want him to HURT! Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 4, 2013 9:22:03 PM PDT luvnlife says: I'm with Rashell... the Hong Sisters just keep pulling tricks out of their sleeve. I was anticipating a week of our h being stalked and our H thinking about her. Never realized they would just fast forward. Crazy fun ending. JW better suffer more than an episode and there better be some great grovel scenes! Sizzling hot!

I've been watching the Kdrama 'Thank You' for the first time. I was about 5-6 episodes in and kept thinking the h looked familiar... she is the h from Master's Son! I love her as an actress. I didn't recognize her at first because of the different type of role. What a hottie our H is in 'Thank You.' So dark and protective. I need to check out some other Kdrama's he is in.

Highly recommend this drama to anyone looking for something to hold them over until Heirs starts up.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 5, 2013 6:18:55 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: Thank You is one of my sleeper favorite dramas. I loved it so much it sits just outside my top five. Ging Hyo Jin is great in everything. Definitely watch Best Love. But I also really liked her in Biscut Teacher Star Candy. And she great in Pasta with Lee Seok Hyun although that drama is a bit slow.

As for Jang Hyuk, the H in Thank You, I have yet to watch a drama of his that I like. I've tried Midas, Iris 2, Tazza, none are a good sadly. I need to try Tree With Deep Roots and Chuno. Just haven't been in the right mood yet.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 5, 2013 7:23:30 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: For an older (2002) Jang Hyuk rom/com you might try Successful Story of a Bright Girl, costarring Jang Na Ra. YT has all of the episodes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YrH2b4erds Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 5, 2013 10:03:27 AM PDT

Jennifer L. Rinehart says: So I am so pleased with the little twists that keep popping up in Master's Sun, the pianist's wife telling him to stop being lazy and move on, wowza, I really thought we were going to see some madcap race and last minute rescue at the airport. I was really annoyed by Tae Yi, but she's really grown on me and I have my fingers crossed that she and Kang Woo will end up together.

But for me the real stand out character is Joong Won's secretary. I'm having an ajusshi crush on him. He's so wise and kind.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 5, 2013 11:54:09 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Until Seo Hyo Rim showed up I thought Master's Sun was going to be one of those rare dramas that didn't have any unlikable characters. While I thought her character in Sungkyunkwan Scandal was one of the more likable OW (relatively speaking), I really hated her Scent of a Woman character (nothing worse than being mean to the woman with cancer).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 5, 2013 2:30:57 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Master's Sun just gets better with each episode. Today was fantastic. And finally an end that made my heart ache in the best way!!! Don't worry, Reader123, Seo Hyo Rim isn't around enough to even be hateable. I love this drama. And I HATE that I have to wait a week for the next episode. And I totally agree about Secretary Kim being a great ajusshi crush. He's awesome this episode pushing all the right buttons. Such a cute matchmaker!! But my favorite ajusshi will always be the oldest brother from Family's Honor. I adore him in everything he's in. It's always good to have a couple of handsome ajusshies to love.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 5, 2013 4:14:32 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: The waiting is painful. Right now this show is the balance to the painful (but addictive) Breaking Bad I wonder if the show will have an extension? Was Family's Honor super long?

I haven't watched a family drama yet, the huge amount of epis are intimidating.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 5, 2013 5:23:22 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Yeah, Family's Honor has 54 episodes. But it really is a GREAT drama. Family Dramas are scary because, as I've recently been learning the hard way, they can be 50+ episodes of crap. But there are a few family drama gems, that you actually wish would

basically go on forever. Family's Honor is one of those. The main couple are fabulous. The h's family is wonderful (especially her oldest brother IMO ;)). And the H's family actually improves over the course of the drama. Plus they're more comic relief then truly hateful. And his little sister is sweet. Everybody grows, learns, and changes for the best. And everyone gets an HEA. Really worth the investment of time a long drama requires. The other bonus with this one is that it's subbed at dramafever, so easy to find all episodes with decent subs.

There are a couple other "family" dramas I would rec easily. Ojakyago Brothers, my first "family" drama also has 50+ eps. This one can be found at gooddrama. Once again it has mostly likeable characters and the H/h are FAB. It's the drama that made me love Joo Won. He's wonderful as this gruff tough cop who is a complete softy with his woman. So cute. It's mostly HEA's in this one with one exception. But I was okay with it.

Another I would suggest is Unexpected You or You Who Rolled In Unexpectedly. This one is also at gooddrama. This drama is sweet, funny, and easy to watch. The H and h are already married when it begins, and he's a wonderful husband. This mother-in-law never gets a chance to browbeat her daughter-in-law because the best husband ever is always there to step in. His sisters are all wonderful characters too. I even loved the maknae who could be such a little brat. But her romance with the h's little brother is adorable. My favorite couple is actually the H's middle sister and her boss. He's hilarious and once he falls for her it's wonderful. Once again all HEA's in this one.

My Daughter Seo Young is also a longer drama that I would rec. The main romance is wondeful with another fabulous husband who adores his wife. The main theme of this drama is the love of a father and daughter though. And it's a sweet journey to understand both the father and the daughter. There is a secondary romance in this one with a bit of a twist. I know some who watched didn't care for it, but I actually really liked it. HEA's in this one as well.

Family Dramas can seem intimidating with the long episode counts, but once you get watching it's really not that much different. Just think of it as the same amount of time as watching two 24 episode dramas. And when a family drama is good, you love that you have that many episodes with the characters.

I don't think Master's Sun will extend. The Hong Sister's have never extended one of their dramas. And since Heirs is the drama following Master's Sun, I really don't see an extension as even a remote possibilty. I'll be sad when Master's Sun ends, but I won't lie that having Lee Min Ho, Choi Jin Hyuk, Kang Haneul, and Kim Woo Bin coming right after won't soften the blow considerably. That is just a lot of really pretty man scenery in one drama. Who even cares about the ladies?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 5, 2013 5:25:56 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: And I have to add that I LOVE the OST by Yoon Mi Rae called Touch Love from Master's Sun. That song is just wonderful! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExHl7Xozsmk Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Sep 6, 2013 6:18:38 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Jennifer - Family's Honor is one of my favorite dramas (in my top 5). The lead OTP is fabulous and most of the other romances are good (for some reason, I never cared for the younger twin and his cop h, who for the most part served as comic relief). The show covers 6 different romances and does a good job of staggering the HEAs throughout the drama (even the lead OTP are happily married well before the final episode). While the episode count can be intimidating, once you actually start watching a really good family drama you become so invested in the storylines that the drama really doesn't seem that long. I second Rashell's rec of Unexpected You and Ojakgyo Brothers - both were excellent.

I agree with everyone that the episode 10 of Master's Sun has been the best (so far). Given all the references to "Candy", Dramabeans provided this link to an A Koala's Playground article that discusses this manga and the k-drama tropes that it created http://koalasplayground.com/2012/12/28/how-candy-candy-taught-me-about-dramas-2/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 6, 2013 4:28:15 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Darn, no extension, then again I am aching to watch Heirs, it looks sexy/handsome, er, fun and interesting.

I'll try out a family drama, I started to watch I Summon you Gold last month not realizing it was such a long, loooong series and I have to say, the story really dragged and sputtered with blandness.

That article on Candy was interesting. I'd sorta thought Candy was a strange Korean pronunciation of Cinderella.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 6, 2013 5:07:59 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I wonder if HJ (H's first love is still alive), then who's the ghost? Maybe HJ had a twin, and maybe it's her twin that's following the H around, while the real HJ is dead? Anyways I thought episode 10 was the best episode so far, I loved the way the H patted h's head, it actually was a sensual caress. I hope that we'll get a few passionate kisses. I'm getting spoiled with TW-drama kisses.

And yes I too am looking forward for "Heirs" to start, and lol Jennifer I agree with you analysis of Heirs.

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Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I was thinking that HJ must have a twin that she was protecting and that her twin is looking to revenge her death, not knowing that her own twin was part of the kidnapping and therefore, partly responsible for her own death. Very convoluted, but at this point, I don't care because the main couple's sparring and romance is so adorable, I just can't get enough!

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 8, 2013 1:07:02 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I don't know why, but it really does seem that this year's dramas are mostly bad and some that have been okay are turning out really bad endings. For me that takes a drama from okay to crappy. So far this year the only drama I've loved all the way through is I Hear Your Voice. I did like That Winter. And I have the potential to love Master's Sun. But this home stretch makes or breaks a drama for me, so while Master could become a favorite it could also become a disappointment.

Lets just hope fall and winter bring better dramas.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 9, 2013 2:12:28 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Okay, major update (spoiler) for Who Are You. So the ghost boyfriend may not be dead!! I KNOW!!! I'm so happy! Today we found out that the h can see people who are in comas and not dead yet. And we found out that the body they found was not that of ghost boyfriend. So he may be alive!!! And maybe my shipper heart won't be broken. Because there is no way in any world that the h would chose anyone over ghost boyfriend. They simply adored each other and had been that way since they were kids. He absolutely still loves her. He flat out said that the only thing he fears is leaving her alone in the world. I honestly think this could be a Park Shi Hoo type instance. Where reaction to the drama, and the awesomeness that is Kim Jae Wook, is driving the writer to find a way to bring ghost boyfriend back from the dead. It does make me feel a little bad for new guy, but not enough to not be crossing everything I can that ghost boyfriend is alive and that I get my HEA! Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Sep 9, 2013 2:46:54 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 9, 2013 2:53:39 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Wow - sounds like potential good news on the Who Are You front - if the writer doesn't come through with this plot twist there is going to be a lot of very upset drama watchers.

ETA: I do believe that this drama has the same issue as the 2 Park Shi Hoo dramas - the second male lead is so overwhelming better than the H that its impossible for anyone to get on the H/h ship.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 9, 2013 4:13:47 PM PDT luvnlife says: Whooo hoo! Rashell - that is great news! Now I am excited to watch the next episodes. I have been keeping up with this show but usually put it on the back burner for later in the week.

This is the last week for Lee Jun Kai. I've enjoyed the 15 minute episodes. There is also another romantic web drama on Youtube staring Peter Ho called "Wish Upon a Star." It was only 4 episodes but it was a pretty good watch.

Agree with everyone on the lack of good dramas this year. My heart is still with Heartless City - what an awesome show/soundtrack/acting; however, the ending was too rushed. It would have easily gone down as one of the best. I wonder what goes through these writers heads... does no one give feedback on the script? Are the writers just really stubborn and won't budge with making changes? Like someone else pointed out on here, often stories look good on paper but once you start adding actors it gets tricky and you might need to roll with new direction to the script.

I stopped watching Good Doctor. Anyone still watching? Is it good?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 9, 2013 4:38:38 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I thought last week's episodes of Good Doctor were some of the better episodes - they had substantially less of a focus on hospital politics and more on patient/doctor and doctor/doctor interactions. The doctors have for the most part quit picking on the H. I'm not sure how much of a romance this drama will have (since it's primarily a medical drama and not a romance) but the H has developed a crush on h, who in turn treats him like her little brother. OM is no longer as big of a jerk as he was in the initial episodes. Since I'm a Joo Won fan, I'll watch this drama until the end. On a positive note, this drama is much better than his last drama (Level 7 Civil Servant) which really ranks as one of the worst dramas that I've watched.

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Posted on Sep 9, 2013 5:29:41 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: If anyone is looking for other Peter Ho shows, good drama has his movie Sophie's Revenge (a 2009 Chinese-Korean co-production), which was a fairly decent rom/com. As a bonus So Ji Sub (Master's Sun) plays the cheating boyfriend.

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What other shows besides Heirs is set to be coming out soon?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 9, 2013 6:16:57 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: In addition to Heirs, I plan on checking out the following 2013 dramas: - Secret (9/25) - Age of Feeling/Inspiring Age (11/14) - Man From the Stars (12/18) - Mi Rae's Choice (10/14) - Pretty Man (2013) - Answer Me 1994 (10/2013) - Expect to Date (9/11 - only 2 episodes) Also, once it's aired might check out King's/Wang Family if subbed.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 9, 2013 8:03:40 PM PDT luvnlife says: I'm excited for Secret. The rest I am not so sure about. Pretty Man seems interesting.

Age of Feeling/Inspiring Age - wow had a tough time reading the synopsis. They'll need one of those relationship charts for that one for sure.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 10, 2013 12:34:24 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Haven't heard about all these other dramas, where do I find info about the plots? I'm really looking forward to Heirs.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 10, 2013 5:06:30 AM PDT luvnlife says: Try googling the name followed by "kdrama" - usually a dramawiki link pops up which explains the plot.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 10, 2013 5:22:28 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 10, 2013 5:41:20 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Soompi is also a pretty source of info on dramas.

Secret looks like it will be good (ETA: but will be a melodrama so HEA not guaranteed like with a rom/com) http://forums.soompi.com/discussion/2019700/upcoming-drama-2013-secrets%EB%B9%84%EB%B0%80-first-stills-out I'm also looking forward to Man from the Stars - stars Kim Soo Hyun and is from the same writer as Unexpected You which wasn't a makjang mess: http://forums.soompi.com/discussion/2019227/upcoming-drama-2013-man-from-the-stars%EB%B3%84%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C-%EC%98%A8-%EB%82%A8%EC%9E%90cast-kim-soo-hyun-jeon-ji-hyun and Mi Rae's Choice has an interesting premise (future h goes back in past to stop h from marrying H) and drama is from the same writer as King 2 Hearts (ETA: better link) http://forums.soompi.com/discussion/2019702/upcoming-drama-2013-mi-rae-s-choice-thefuture-choice-%EB%AF%B8%EB%9E%98%EC%9D%98-%EC%84%A0%ED%83%9D Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 10, 2013 8:54:42 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 10, 2013 12:04:10 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Yeah, besides Heirs, Secret, Man from the Stars, an Mi Rae's Choice have looked best to me.

But good lord, did you guys see what they did to Yoon Eun Hye? They gave her an ajumma perm to beat any I've seen. I would NEVER have thought that Eun Hye could look terrible, but this is beyond bad. I hear that she'll be getting a makeover early on. I hope so. Because there is no way I'd believe anyone, let alone two hot guys, would fall for her looking like THAT. It's honestly painful. ETA: This link to a pic of Eun Hye's hair. Seeing is believing. http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/09/time-traveling-mi-raes-choice-begins-script-rehearsals/ And I'm most excited for Man from the Stars, which airs after Heirs. Kim Soo Hyun and Jeon Ji Hyun? Count me in for sure. Here's a link to their hot chemistry in the movie Theives. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9abyEesnao Reply to this post

Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 10, 2013 11:21:02 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: lol, I want to see that perm!

I agree the shows that sound interesting to me are "Heirs", "Secret", "Mi Rae's Choice" (even though I'm king of tired of the time travel theme), "Man From the Stars", and "Pretty Man".

I've started watching a TW-drama called "Love Around", and it has the same two leads from "Love Now". I am enjoying it so far, but it's not complete yet. It's cute, and I love the H/h chemistry. The drama/conflict starts at episode 12. I hope that the ending won't disappoint.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 10, 2013 2:17:47 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: OMG - My hair looked like that once, totally needed a perm intervention.

The shows I think I'll check out are Pretty Man and Man from the Stars.

I've rewatched the restaurant scene from Master's Sun about five times now, so adorable.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 11, 2013 3:01:58 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So I'm worried that they gave us hope that ghost boyfriend could live just to kill him in the end. This is a kdrama. Second lead almost never gets the girl. And now that new guy is critically ill, I've seen some speculation that ghost boyfriend will donate an organ to save new guy and finally let go of the h. This does sound like a kdrama plot twist. But I so hope not! I NEED ghost boyfriend to LIVE and get to love his girl. Their flashback scenes kill me with the adorable. And he kills me with his agony at the thought of leaving her. He so clearly doesn't want to go. This is why watching "live" is hard. I wish I could just skip to the end and know if my couple wins out or not. I think the last two episodes are next week. Who Are You? Don't disapoint me!

And Master's Sun, how I love it. Just every single minute. I'm still waiting for subs, but even the raw today was great. These two actors just kill every single scene they are in together. Joo Won is such an ass, but I love him. And my heart is always with Gong Shil. Gong Hyo Jin is just pitch perfect as usual. I totally sobbed with her today. The push and pull between these two works perfectly. As usual I can't wait for subs and for tomorrow. Then I have to wait another week for new episodes. This drama is just crack for me. I watch all my favorite parts over and over. LOVE! Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Sep 11, 2013 3:38:19 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: And Master's Sun, how I love it - me too Rashell. I can't wait for the subs to come in, 'specially since I found out who is playing Joo Won's rival CEO from Giant.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 11, 2013 4:07:40 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Yeah, that's two massive egos in one small space. But how much do I LOVE me some Joong Won jealousy. He's just even more adorable when he's all petty and possessive.

But then of course he must back-slide and do something hurtful. Napun Nom! But then he's right back chasing her because he can't handle the thought of her being sad or going away from him. I love it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Sep 12, 2013 7:21:04 AM PDT Last edited by you on Sep 12, 2013 7:23:25 AM PDT Adnana says: So I've been keeping up with "Master's Sun"... And despite it being it a show about, y'know, ghosts, it's such a feel-good drama, imo. It's got two great leads with awesome chemistry, lots of skinship, lots of funny moments. I've never been scared, not once--everything up to now has been great and light.

Then came episode 12... and the ending made me bawl my eyes out. Y'know, despite watching it without subs. But who needs subs, right? Seriously, there's only 2 other dramas that made me cry--Secret Garden because Hyun Bin is just that awesome, and when he's crying because the love of his life is in an irreversible coma, you gotta cry with him. And Snow Queen, which is an effing melodrama. So one could argue that tears are par the course with a melo. But I seriously didn't expect that a RomCom would do THIS! It was a really awful ending, and now we have to wait two weeks until the next episode... I'm soo soo glad to know there are 4 episodes left. I mean, you need both the h and the H if you're to film 4 more episodes. Right??? (someone please reassure me. a hug probably wouldn't go amiss either. lol) Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Sep 12, 2013 9:10:38 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Adnana: I KNOW!!! I'm dying! Why can Gong Hyo Jin take what is already sad and just make it unbareable? Really they both were fabulous in that last scene, but her pain in the end slayed me. I loved episode 12 right up until the end when it just shattered my heart into a million pieces. This is the Hong Sisters so I know there is a twist here somewhere. But to wait a week for it is painful. I keep reminding myself that there are 4 episodes left. So there is no way that what it seems like happened in 12 could really have happened, right? Hold me!

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Sep 12, 2013 9:26:31 AM PDT Last edited by you on Sep 12, 2013 9:35:01 AM PDT Adnana says: @Rashell Yes, there are 4 episodes left. Thank heavens. And yes, there *has* to be a twist. **SPOILERS** Either we have a repeat of the hotel ajumma ghost case (he's in a coma) or maybe his heart stopped beating on the operation table--temporarily! **END SPOILERS** And there's a pretty big chance that the wait for episode 13 will take two weeks, not just one.

The guys over at soompi were saying that South Korea celebrates a big national holiday next week, so they might replace the regular programming with special broadcasts. I hope it's just a false alarm, but just in case--better prepare for the worst. These are the joys of livewatching. Grrrr... eta: The next SBS drama after "Master's Sun" (that little known show called "Heirs", lol) starts broadcasting October 9, 2013. That means SBS has 3 weeks to fill until then--and "Master's Sun" has only 2 weeks worth of episodes left. Which leaves 1 week unaccounted for. And Wikipedia says that South Koreans are celebrating their Midautumn Festival (Chuseok, supposedly a really big deal) on--ta-daam!--September 18-19-20. Just great.

Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Sep 12, 2013 9:44:42 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 12, 2013 9:49:27 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: OK - repeat after me: "This is a rom/com, we WILL get a HEA" Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 12, 2013 10:15:11 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Seriously, I think we need a group hug or something. I don't expect this kind of angst from my rom/coms and definitely not with 4 episodes left!! This is finale level trauma!

But Reader is right. It's time to take a deep breath and remember that the Hong Sisters (with one sort-of exception) always give an HEA. Still my heart hurts today. :( But I must be a masochist because I still love this drama to pieces!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 12, 2013 10:25:25 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: The ending of episode 11 of "Master's Sun" was sad but I really liked the way he grabbed her and kissed her. With episode 12 things were starting to look a lot better for our H/h. But the

ending of this episode was awful (I can't wait to watch this ep with subs). I think he might have flat-lined on the hospital table. Anyways he has to come back to life! I also think that this actress (she was the lead in Thank You as well, but there she was the suffer in silence type), has the ability to portray suffering/pain really well, and this is the first time I see her crying openly, it was heartbreaking. Joong Won is one of the best male leads I've come across, he's mean and stoic but he really loves Gong Shil.

The only flaw so far in this drama, are the kisses. I really wanted to see a natural/passionate kiss between H/h instead of the picturesque kiss we got (like someone snapped their picture kissing, instead of seeing a proper kiss).

Love Around episode 14 (I don't know if any of you are watching this show), also has the H being so mean to the h in the last part as he breaks up with her, because he wants her to hate him so that she can move on quickly. *some spoilers* His father killed her younger brother years before, by accident (her father is also partly to blame), and h had witnessed that but because of the trauma she's forgotten everything about that incident. When H finds out, he decides/thinks that the best way to protect her is to break up with her :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 12, 2013 11:30:53 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I haven't watched episode 12 yet, now I'm scared to! Eek! Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 12, 2013 12:07:30 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: Be afraid. Be very afraid. :( But really the first 45 minutes were absolutely adorable. Then the last 15 are just gut wrenching. Have tissues. You'll need them. Many of them.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 12, 2013 2:00:02 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Oh no! And then we'll have to wait a week for more! This is so cruel.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 12, 2013 6:30:39 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I thought that this week's episodes of Good Doctor were even better than last week. Lots of growth for our H and even a confession to the h. OM has finally stepped up to his responsibilities as a teacher and is actively working to help H (he has even toned down his screaming and yelling). H continues to get advice on his love life from his young

patient/confidant (their interaction is completely adorable - she is so jealous but offers helpful advice as she tries to worm his love interest's name - H even followed her advice to the letter when he first tried to confess to the h). OM and OW are taking a break from their relationship and OM is now show some interest in h. Very little focus on office politics and the medical crisis of the week.

So I wonder if Two Weeks will also have a week's hiatus.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 12, 2013 7:55:44 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I've been checking on soompi and as of right now all dramas are on the schedule for next week. I suppose that could change, but we may not have to wait an additional week due to the holiday after all.

I like Good Doctor, but I don't get any warm fuzzies from the H/h other than noona/dongsang vibes. It's sweet he has a crush, but there is no real romantic spark between them for me. Now her and the OM could be a different story. But I don't think this show will focus on the romance. It is definitely more about the H's journey to become a "good doctor". My couple that I ship most in this one is actually the cute girl patient's unnie and the young male doctor who likes her. I so want them to date. He was so sweet last episode when he learned she was working at a hostess bar to pay for her sister's treatment. He totally didn't judge. He just worried that lack of sleep would hurt her health. Love.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 12, 2013 9:35:35 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Just finished watching Master's Sun - feeling weepy waily. I need something funny and upbeat now, help!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 12, 2013 10:49:53 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Don't watch any recent dramas then! Seriously this year has been really depressing too on the drama front.

Jennifer, have you watched Answer Me 1997? It is a mostly light, funny drama but still has a ton of heart. The H is the OM in Master's Sun, and the drama starts with everyone at a class reunion flashing back to their high school days in 1997. Anyway, it's a very good drama if you're looking for upbeat.

I don't know how I'm going to recover from this Masters Sun episode until next week. :( Reply to this post

Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 13, 2013 6:44:06 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Another drama that I thought was fun that you might want to consider watching is The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry, which follows three romances, two of which involve 34 year old successful career women, while the third involves a 44 year old unhappily married housewife. In addition, two of the three romances were between a younger man and an older woman (10 year age gap in both cases). Unlike some noona romances, I did think that the 24 year old lead H (Kim Bum) never acted like a man-child. Overall, I thought the drama had lots of humor and wasn't overly angsty.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 13, 2013 8:35:55 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I liked The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry too. But since it doesn't have a clear cut HEA for the main couple, I hesitate to recommend it sometimes.

I'm still reeling from Master's Sun. Yes, this is going to be a very long week for me.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 13, 2013 9:20:30 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Rashell - Interesting that you thought that The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry didn't have a clear HEA for the lead H/h - I guess I came away believing that they did have a HEA, but I would agree that the show didn't wrap it up with ribbons and bows - any drama where the final H/h screen shot is of them kissing I take as a HEA (especially after the H cut the h's PC cord and left the message that he still loved her - I took her attendance at the second concert as an indication that they were back together, albeit in a perhaps long distance romance for a period of time). Actually, I did think that the ending was a lot better than the classic stand and stare (which I also take as a HEA - a crappy one, but still a HEA). Ha, but then again I took the ending of Soulmates to be a HEA and the best that couple could do was be in the same city at the same time. So perhaps I'm not the best judge!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 13, 2013 9:48:26 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 13, 2013 9:49:22 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Reader123: I completely agree that to me TWWSWTM had an HEA. But sometimes if it isn't explicit that they are together, I worry that someone else may not see it the same say.

KWIM? So I always hesitate to rec that kind of drama when someone asks for a happy, good mood, light drama. I guess if it isn't all tied up with ribbons and bows I worry that someone else may not see it as happy enough.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 13, 2013 9:53:49 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I ended up staying up super super late to watch The Classic, what a tearjerker, but it had a happy ending for one of the couples.

I think I'll give reply 1997 a try, I've heard so many good things about it.

I think he isn't dead, he's like that woman at the hotel, in a coma, and of course sought her out because he wanted to tell her that he loves her.

So I have a criticism of the show and it's one I have about pretty much all women-in-perilmoments, why didn't she fight back!? He was blinded and there were tons of tools and other things handy that she could have used to hold him off. If not fight, there were cars and other things to place between her and the killer. I just don't get it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 15, 2013 11:41:05 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 15, 2013 2:25:53 PM PDT luvnlife says: What a roller coaster with Master's Sun! My husband and I were on vacation and I was trying to stream it at the hotel but it was a no go. I just watched the episodes. So glad we only have a few days until it comes back on.

I also finished up the T-drama - "PS Man." I thought it was good. It wasn't overly cheesy which sometimes can happen with T-dramas. The storyline is a sharp tongued guy is trying to get a famous model to fall for him. There is also the OM who is trying to get the model to fall for him. In the mean time, our h is a plain jane kindergarden teacher. Both guys try to get in good with her since she is friends with the model. Good storyline and you'll be cheering for both guys to win the h over.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 16, 2013 5:59:38 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Soompi indicates that there will only be one episode of Master's Sun this week. Episode 13 to air on Thursday, no episode on Wednesday. Also no extension (to make up for only one episode the final week) - still just 16 episodes in total.

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Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer, I thought Tae Yang did fight back when she managed to free her hands, and sprayed him with Windex (or something similar). But I agree that when she was running from him, after that, she could've picked something from the garage to try and defend herself. But then again she was scared, and therefore not thinking clearly, so it's understandable.

On another note about Master's Sun, I liked how when they had used the metaphor of the wolf and the goat, with the last scene of episode 12 showing that Joong Won was the wolf. I hope that they will tell details about the story of the Goat and the Wolf, because I don't know it, and I'm curious.

I will add PS Man to my "want to watch" list.

I've finished watching "My Queen". I thought that the age thing was exaggerated because the h is only 33, but I understand that that was probably done to create drama and comedy. This show has some hot H/h scenes (great kissing), and some good H/h scenes and banter.

However I thought that the story dragged at some parts. I also thought that the last several episodes and the ending were kind of all over the place. So overall I fairly liked this show because it has some good H/h scenes.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 16, 2013 9:31:10 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 16, 2013 9:58:02 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I forgot to add, I've been watching another TW-drama from my drama list, Ti Amo Chocolate.

I skimmed some eps in the beginning. I'm at episode 12 now, the h has been annoying me so far because she's just going too far to lie about being a boy from the H. The H already knows that she's a girl pretending to be a boy. So far the show is average, but the story is cute and I like the H, despite the annoying h (I'm hoping she will become more likable in a few more eps).

Since I know that some of you guys like Vaness Wu (he's the H here), I suggest you check out part of episode 9, just because it has a hilarious yet somehow sexy scene with him being in nothing but a towel (the man has a very nice body), just start watching at minute 30:33.

The h starts imagining him walking out of the shower a few seconds after that.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 16, 2013 11:58:29 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 16, 2013 12:02:35 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I get that she's scared, but she's often scared and seems more adept than most at getting away from scary things, so it bothered me that the scene wasn't written with more obstacles than a locked door to her escaping him or fighting him off.

Ti Amo Chocolate sounds adorable, I love stories where the h dresses as a boy. Holy moly, it has 80 episodes!

I can't believe there will only be one epi of Master's Sun this week! I feel cheated.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 16, 2013 1:38:51 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yes, Ti Amo Chocolate is a long show. Since I'm only following "Master's Sun" which airs two eps per week (apparently only one ep this week), and "Love Around" which airs one ep per week, so I have time to watch a longer drama :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 16, 2013 7:52:48 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Watched Choi Daniel's 2-episode drama Hope for Dating/Expect to Date. Overall it was an OK drama, but it did have a open ending (but I expect this was the writers version of a HEA).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 17, 2013 5:07:53 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 17, 2013 8:45:03 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: So good news for those looking forward to watching Pretty Man, it now has a timeslot in November following Ji Sung's Secret. This was the timeslot previously awarded to Kim Hyun Joong's Age of Feeling. Will be interesting to see if this drama goes the way of the last Kim Hyun Joong drama (City Conquest) which after months of trying to find a network/timeslot was cancelled.

ETA: So episode 15 of Who Are You (2013) left zero doubt as to who the h ends up with. I was hoping for a different outcome, but that's k-drama for you... Overall, I did like the original drama titled You Are You (with Yoon Kye Sang) better than this one.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 17, 2013 11:15:55 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I don't even want to discuss Who Are You? What a waste. I had no issues when ghost boyfriend was dead. But to give us all hope...and then kill him anyway. I knew it could happen. But still ticked off!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 18, 2013 3:35:38 PM PDT jak says: Watching The End of the World right now on gooddrama. Sooo exciting. On episode 5 now, and feeling very much in need of marathoning it, but can't right now. Arrgh! Frustrating.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 18, 2013 6:59:43 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: jak - let's us know if The End of the World stays good until the end - seems like so many dramas start out great but can't maintain the momentum.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 19, 2013 9:06:31 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 19, 2013 10:12:58 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Starting Master's Sun raw on Viki. Can't wait today. ETA: I didn't love this episode. AT ALL! I'm not jumping off the bandwagon yet. But ep 14 better put things back in their rightful place, because 13 was disappointing to say the least.

And do keep us posted on End of the World. I haven't even heard of it. Off to google.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 19, 2013 10:22:37 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Just watched the first couple of minutes of Master's Sun, I couldn't wait.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 19, 2013 4:20:02 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I just watched the new ep of Master's Sun, even though it's not fully subbed yet but most of it is subbed. Anyways I agree that the amnesia thing is overused, however I really liked the last scene when JW went to see Tae Yang and finally asked her point blank "who are you?". I hope that she won't lie to him, even if she thinks that this is for the better. I also didn't expect secretary Kim to have a secret relation to Hee Joo and her twin Hanna, but apparently he is their uncle. I wonder what will happen next. I agree that I too hope that JW will remember soon his Tae Yang, every-time she cries my heart breaks.

I've also watched episode 15 of Love Around (this show apparently got extended 5 more eps, so now it's not 15 eps but 20 eps). This episode I loved the heroine, even though I thought that she was taking a big risk (but in this case we the viewers know that her feelings are right because he does love her a lot). I loved her courage, when she went to meet ZZ (H). He started saying some mean things to her in order to repel her, but she wouldn't have any of it.

She's just so innocently and unwaveringly trusting in his feelings for her and what her heart is telling her. She told him that she will find out why he broke up with her, leaving him speechless :)

But previews show ex-girlfriend showing up and apparently she's blind. I just want the heroine to remember what happened and face her trauma with the H by her side, because she definitely will need him. I also want ex-girlfriend to not cause any trouble for the H/h, because I love this couple.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 19, 2013 7:42:53 PM PDT luvnlife says: Master's Son had be in tears in the beginning. I just love the actress who plays the h. She is so good at crying that it makes me tear up. Yes, for being episode 13 this was a little dragging but I still enjoyed it. It is just irritating how no one can tell him the truth (not even the cool assistant). Hoping for a quick resolution in the next episode and then they move on to happier times. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 19, 2013 9:12:24 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I think I was just disapointed to feel like we were starting all over after the H had obviously changed so much. I can handle the amnesia trope and the noble idiocy for one episode. But they better fix it next ep! The sort of good news is we are getting an extra ep out of only having one this week. Maybe it will just be one full of skin ship and cute couple adorableness.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 20, 2013 9:35:03 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: We can hope, Rashell. I need some seriously cute coupleness to make up for this sad turn of events.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 20, 2013 11:33:42 AM PDT cbela says: "Two Weeks" episode 14 was the best so far. I so am hoping for a HEA!!! ^_^ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 20, 2013 11:37:08 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: I am also hoping for a HEA in Two Weeks - H was had a great character arc, he has certainly earned his HEA. Reply to this post

Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 23, 2013 9:21:05 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I watched the first two episodes of King's Family (Royal Family) now that they are available on gooddrama. This is the weekend drama that took the place of Soon Shin. I'm not totally sold by any means, but the main couple definitely have some spark. There are certainly the usual hateful and obnoxious characters, but I do get the feeling that they are starting off awful in order to grow and change. I'm tentatively planning to keep watching as the episodes are slowly released. I'll update once I have a better feel.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 24, 2013 6:54:46 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 24, 2013 7:12:54 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Good drama just added the 1994 drama Good Match (The Final Match) mentioned by dramabeans as being one of the k-drama classics: "Superstar Jang Dong Gun in one of his earliest roles, featuring an extremely young and new Shim Eun Ha! Spawned the sports-drama trend. I loved this drama. To an embarrassing degree. -GF" I haven't watched this drama so can't say if its any good or not.

I am hoping that at some point soon good drama or dramafever adds the family drama "Famous Princesses"/"The Infamous Chill Sisters." It's a drama that I really want to watch but haven't been able to find it subbed (or not subbed for that matter) anyplace.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 24, 2013 10:48:14 AM PDT luvnlife says: Viki just posted Lee Jun Kai: The Movie. It is the same as Lee Jun Kai the drama; however, all the scenes flow in chronological order so you aren't as confused if it is present or a flashback. Warning: there is a lot of abuse in this 2 hour drama; however, the story is pretty good.

Thanks for the updates ladies on the other shows.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 24, 2013 1:41:46 PM PDT Amazon Customer says: I thought this was some pretty interesting news today about the American remake of Boys over Flowers/Hana Yori Dango. It is definitely added to my watch list. I'm anxious to see

what they do with it... http://www.dramafever.com/news/21-questions-about-the-american-boys-over-flowersremake-answered/#comments Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 24, 2013 6:52:40 PM PDT luvnlife says: I gave Suspicious Housekeeper a try... not a big fan. The story is about a family who loses their mother. After a mourning period they hire a "housekeeper" who is very emotionless to the point she reminds me of an alien or the computer housemaid from the Jetson's. In looking around online - there appears that romance won't be part of the story. I'm not planning on watching any more episodes of this one unless someone raves about it in the future.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 24, 2013 10:48:22 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Aly, that is interesting, I had no idea that an American version is being planned of HYD. HYD is one of my top favorite shows, I love it. If it gets done, I just hope they don't change the plot too much.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 25, 2013 9:34:50 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: The American version of HYD sounds like Flashdance, just with more guys and less welding, sigh, I got super excited for a few minutes. Now I have to go back and watch HYD again.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 25, 2013 11:10:22 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I don't trust an "American" HYD. I just think that so much of that story is rooted in Asian culture that I'm not sure it could translate into American style without losing so much of it's charm. And I don't trust that the adaption would stay true enough to the original. From that Q&A it seems like they're changing so many things away from the essence of the story. I'm not sold. But I will probably check it out. If only to see if I'm right about how bad it will be.

Watched Master's Sun ep 14 raw, and already know this episode is fabulous! Tons of OTP interaction. He's totally shaken by her and won't just let it go. And there are so many side characters I enjoy in this drama. We've talked about Sec Kim, and how much we love him.

But the Goofy Uncle shines again in this episode. He just cracks me up. Plus the "surprise" cameo is one of my favorites and I can't wait to see where his role goes. I see some jealous Joong Won scenes coming in the next episodes. Can't wait to watch again with subs.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 25, 2013 1:30:29 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I agree Jennifer, now that I've read more of the interview. Why are they turning Makino into a dancer? that makes her less relatable and more silly sounding. Makino is a normal, sweet, hardworking student who wants to become a lawyer someday. However even though I'm disappointed with the way it is sounding, I will still check it out if/when it gets done, just to see how it will be.

I haven't watched the new episode of Master's Sun yet, I'm waiting for it to get subbed.

Episode 16 of Love Around wasn't eventful, I guess that's one side effect of an extension.

However, from the previews, episode 17 looks to be very eventful.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 25, 2013 3:25:23 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Subbed episode of Master's Sun was even better then I thought it was going to be. I love this drama so much. Can't wait for tomorrow. Plus at the end of the episode we had yet another Heirs teaser. I'm sad that Master's Sun is going to end, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit that the eye candy coming in Heirs doesn't make it just a little easier. This one had 3 of the hotties...Lee Min Ho, Choi Jin Hyuk, and Kim Woo Bin. Now I just need to see Kang Ha Nuel and I'm set.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 25, 2013 4:55:27 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 25, 2013 4:56:12 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: There was a new character that appeared in Master's Sun this episode, is he the surprise cameo? He also sees ghosts and seems to know Tae Yang (h), even though she probably doesn't know him. Isn't he the one who played "Master" in Cyrano Dating Agency? I really liked him there. I also wonder if the heroine met the JW (H) during those ten days that she was lost, before going into a coma? But what we do know so far is that she must have at some point met with- I'll just call him- "Master n#2" lol, who's now looking for her.

I'm really looking forward to see how this show wraps up. I'm pretty sure at this point that it was Hee Joo's twin who was part of the kidnapping plot not poor Hee Joo. I also thought the husband of JW's aunt was great this episode in trying to help JW to remember.

As for teasers I've seen the teaser to "Heirs" and the teaser for "Secret", and just from the teasers I'll say that "Secret" is looking better. However the teasers barely showed anything, and a show can't be judged by a teaser. So I guess we'll have to wait and see.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 25, 2013 7:18:36 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Yes, Lee Chun Hee (Chunderella) is the cameo I was referring to. I just love him. I mentioned in Cyrano that I have a soft spot for him. So I maybe squeed just a little when I saw him. I'm definitely team Joong Won until the end, but I wouldn't mind him squirming a bit more before the HEA. The story for Heirs, so far, sounds a lot like HYD. So plot wise, I'm not expecting much. I'm watching solely for the pretty boys. Any liking of the actual story is just a bonus. Plus I expect the recaps at Dramabeans to be cracktastic! Can't wait.

Secret seems to be a little like Nice Guy with the gender roles reversed. I'm still planning to check it. But again feel like its a bit of a retread.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 25, 2013 7:20:19 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 25, 2013 8:13:15 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: So I was surprised to see the first episode of "Secret" already posted and subbed. I thought that this show was starting next week, I guess I mixed up. Anyways the first episode was a bit confusing because it starts in the present and then goes to the past, but it is definitely off to a good start. The preview for episode 2 looks intense. So far I am interested to watch more, there's potential here.

ETA, Rashell I didn't see your post since we both posted almost at the same time lol. Thanks for confirming for me that he is the one who played "master" in Cyrano Dating Agency. As for Heirs, if it's going to be similar to Hana Yori Dango (I love HYD), then I can only hope that Heirs would be as good :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Sep 25, 2013 11:42:02 PM PDT Last edited by you on Sep 26, 2013 10:04:23 AM PDT Adnana says: D.M. said: "I'm pretty sure at this point that it was Hee Joo's twin who was part of the kidnapping plot not poor Hee Joo." In England, when Secretary Kim first met Hanna years ago (before the twins ever met), Hanna called her twin Hee Joo "dongsaeng"--which means that Hanna was the older twin.

In episode 14, after GS says that Hee Joo's ghost is beside the President, there is a scene where "Hanna" sits before the mirror and says, if it's true that her sister stayed behind as a ghost and can hear her--then she wants to apologize. I'm sorry, unnie. However, "unnie" is what a younger sister would call her older sister.

Ergo, the people at soompi are speculating that "Hanna" is the younger twin and thus, in fact, she's Hee Joo having assumed her sister's identity (after causing her death).

Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Sep 26, 2013 5:14:32 AM PDT luvnlife says: LOVE Master's Son. What a great story. I hope they can wrap it up all nice with the last few episodes. I wouldn't mind seeing the H grovel a little more to win the h back. She has gone through so much. Two questions: Why does the ghost ow want to possess the h? To tell the H the truth? or to try to get the H and h together? Secondly, subs were off, but what did coffee ghost and guy who see's ghost talk about?

I watched about half of the first episode of Secret before falling asleep last night. I thought it was really good. The H and h have some good chemistry off the bat. I am always a sucker for bad boy. I haven't hit the tragedy part yet but I'm sure it will be sad.

Heirs oh Heirs please don't flop. Im not really digging the previews. Yes beautiful people but it seems corny. I really hope I'm wrong.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 26, 2013 8:46:41 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Adnana that's a very interesting theory concerning Hee Joo, I guess we'll have to wait and see. luvnlife, subs are fine at viki, in that part the guy "Master #2" as I like to call him, is saying to the coffee ghost, that they shouldn't let her (Gong Shil "h") go around like that, then he wonders if it's completely over between her and Joong Won, then he says and I quote: "Is it about time to meet with Gong Shil now? Do you think she'll recognize me?"

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 26, 2013 9:39:21 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: The part in the cemetery where she's looking for single ladies, yikers, so creeeepy!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 26, 2013 8:54:26 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Master's Sun is killing me! It's painful to watch Joong Won finally realize how much he needs his special sun just when she realizes that she can't live her life expecting him to shelter her from her reality. I can understand why it feels more natural to go with someone who is like herself and understands her. But it doesn't take into account the fact that she loves the difficult man she's leaving behind. All I'm saying is the next two episodes better have tons of happy couple ness, because these last couple have hurt.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 27, 2013 9:30:49 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Adnana you were right *spoiler* it was Hanna whom the H had fallen for and she was pretending to be Hee Joo at the time. Hee Joo was jealous of Hanna, and Hanna seems to have been so naive and trusting at that time. I just find it hard to believe that one twin HJ would so recklessly destroy her sister's life. Then Hee Joo assumed Hanna's identity after Hanna died. So it was Hee Joo who was part of the kidnapping plot, and Hanna was innocent.

Rashell I agree, Master's Sun has been sad the last few eps. I just don't understand why the h had to leave at the end of this episode. Yes she's scared, but she loves JW and he loves her, and finally he realizes as he watches her walk away that he can't live without her. I really hope he goes after her in the next episode. I'm glad that this show is 17 eps now instead of 16, because that means we'll have one ep to solve the mystery of the heroine's accident and one ep for a happy ending between H/h (hopefully). I want a lot of kissing in the last ep :) You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 27, 2013 10:03:08 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Sep 27, 2013 6:59:13 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I also watched ep 2 of Secret, and at this point I'd say that the heroine is TSTL. However in the beginning when she said that she was the driver, she really didn't know what she was getting herself into. Then when she found out that it was a hit and run, and not just a drunk driving incident, it was too late to take her words back. I just really dislike her boyfriend, what kind of man lets his girlfriend do that? The H is also hell bent on revenge, but I must say that the chemistry between him and the heroine is strong, since I could even feel it during the intense scene between them this ep. I get the feeling that this show could go heavy makjang (the show already has strong makjang elements) and become really dark (much darker then Innocent Man/Nice Guy), but we'll have to wait and see. I can see it becoming as intense as Le Jun Kai. I just hope that the H doesn't somehow cause the heroine's miscarriage or take the heroine's baby away. Previews show him looking very amused and sinister when he finds out that heroine is pregnant, since he crazily wants revenge for his dead girlfriend and dead unborn child...but hopefully not, because then how will she ever forgive him?

On another note, I'm also watching a crazy/intense anime called Diabolik Lovers. So far I'm interested to see where it goes, I just hope it doesn't get too intense, same with Secret. So for now, I am tentatively following both these shows.

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Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Sep 27, 2013 10:11:19 AM PDT Last edited by you on Sep 27, 2013 10:12:34 AM PDT Adnana says: D.M., Yes, **Spoiler** turns out that Heejoo really was the bad twin, and that Joowon was never in love with her, but with the older sister. Really liked the twist, and also that Heejoo got her comeuppance in the end (what with her being arrested and all). Too often in K-dramas (though weekend dramas are the most grievous offenders!) you have these horrible villains who 99% of the drama do horrible things, and then suddenly they're sorry and all is forgiven. Heck no, nothing is forgiven! So yeah, I liked the villain getting her just deserts for once.

As for that other thing you said: "I just don't understand why the h had to leave at the end of this episode."

I get it and I don't get it at the same time. That is, the romantic in me is going all "Nooo!

They --luv-- each other, so they should stay together and everything will be just peachy perfect and fine"; while the realist in me recognizes that they are very different people and that sometimes love just isn't enough. I mean, yeah, I'll totally hate the Hong sisters forever if we don't get a HEA, eventually. I WANT the HEA and I believe that Gongshil and Joowon can be happy together--but first they have a few more things to learn. Like Joowon who even after he admitted his love for GS was still like "I've had to lower myself to your level". He has to really lose her and really work for her in order to appreciate how important--how essential--she is to him. And Gongshil has to find some heretofore missing balance in her life re: the whole seeing ghosts thing. She can't live clinging to Joowon as to a bunker forever, and she can't endanger him if she continues chasing ghosts (I thought that was a valid argument--that he was more at risk than she was, because he didn't see all that she could see).

Him almost getting killed because of her (recklessness) was a heck of a wake-up call, and knowing how much she loves Joowon, I understand why she would want to protect him from herself. Also, I think the idea of another person who can actually see the same things that she does (the new guy) is pretty seductive. I don't mind her exploring that for a bit before she goes back to Joowon.

BTW, we're likely to get a time jump now. I so hate time jumps. Sigh.

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I haven't watched it yet, but I've been keeping my eye on it since a while ago because I'm intrigued by the concept. But I'll definitely wait until longer into its run to decide if watching it would be a good idea for me.

Just wanted to say, regarding D.M.'s comment that if the hero goes too far, "then how will she [the heroine] ever forgive him?"--I don't think forgiveness is a requirement with this drama. *Evil grin* I've seen their love described as a fatal love so I'm pretty much expecting that it'll end with them killing each other--or at the least with one of them dying.

As an aside: I totally hate the trope of "heroine pregnant by another man". Really hate it.

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Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I so do not get that guy, the photographer,who invited Tae Gong shil to go with him. He could be some sort of creep, just because he sees ghosts doesn't make him a good guy and when he invited her, did that mean he wants them to be a couple or friends? Seriously, this is the first time in the series where I've been majorly annoyed.

Also, what about ghost matchmaker lady, what deal did Joo Won make with her that she would give up Gong Shil?! Seriously, giving up GS would be like giving up your gold sniffing dog, no price could be high enough.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 28, 2013 4:25:57 PM PDT T-Rexy says: Is there anyone that likes Taecyeon in this or any of his dramas?

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ETA: Unfortunately I think Taecyeon was completely miscast as the H in Who Are You - no chemistry with h and was no match for the OM. I thought that the ending of Two Weeks was fairly decent. All of the bad guys were punished and all of the good guys survived. While it didn't end in a HEA, I did think that it left open the possibility of a HEA in the future. Overall, a great character/redemption arc for the H - he grew/changed significantly over the course of the drama. Again, not a drama I would recommend to somebody looking for a good romance - but a good action drama, with a H that you are really rooting for by the end.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 28, 2013 6:45:28 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yes, I watched the last episode of Two Weeks as well. I had stopped watching this show a few weeks back, but I wanted to see how it would wrap up. I thought the ending was, as you said, fairly decent, but a bit disappointing.

Jennifer, I hadn't thought about it but now that you mention it, I agree Joong Won must have agreed to something big (or maybe he just paid her a lot of money), for creepy lady to just let h walk away. I guess we'll find out in the last two eps. I also thought that the h trusted OM too easily.

Oh and about Secret, I hope that it will have a happy ending despite the odds. I guess we'll have to wait and see how far the male lead will go.

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The End of World got a little choppy towards the in end, probably owing to the fact that due to low ratings, the episodes got cut from 20 to 12 episodes. But most of the drama was just fascinating to watch as the we see them fight against a virus. As new revelations about the virus unfolded, many episodes were nail biters as I wondered how they could stop the virus from being spread. Probably a 9/10 for me.

Attack on Titan anime was definitely the best anime of the year for me. I couldn't quite figure out (and still can't) how these monsters, the Titans (huge man eating monsters) could be defeated. Kinda like when the Borg in Star Trek: TNG first appears. The main cast is interesting and appealing, and the twists and turns keep surprising me.

I'm also watching Master's Sun, which I deem okay. I'm glad they got one main storyline out of the way, I was never too intrigued by it anyway.

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Just annoyed that all they do is huff around and cry for each other. This drama would have done better at 16 episodes. It is nice that some of the secondary story lines are not cut out.

Less fast forwarding I need to do.

Looking forward to this week's episodes of Master's Sun and Secrets. To hold me over, I had to go and watch the last two episodes of Master's Son a second time. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Sep 30, 2013 9:33:54 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Goddess of Marriage is painful to watch. Nothing ever happens ever. They all just wail and cry and yell at each other. Or sulk. It's just depressing. But I'm also watching to see if this

kdrama finally takes the stand that in some cases divorce is the right life choice. But yeah, it's mostly FF material.

Can't wait for the Master's Sun final episodes.

And I really liked the tone of the teaser for Mi Rae's Choice which seems like it could be more of a rom/com then the premise suggested. I hope so. The rom/com seems to be rare in dramaland these days. So I'm anticipating Heirs and Mi Rae's Choice most for this crop of new dramas. But I'm also going to try to follow Answer Me 1994 and Basketball.

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I continue to enjoy Good Doctor. While I wouldn't recommend it as a romance, I am finding it heartwarming (or at least a lot more heartwarming than those various family drama wrecks, like Hundred Year Inheritance, which are billed as heartwarming) and do think that the various characters have all been given good character arcs. For the most part, those characters that I thought were going to be the villains/bad guys have all gone through redemption arcs.

And, thankfully, after the first several episodes the office policies faded never became a major storyline. I am also expecting that as it relates to the H the drama may end on a somewhat more realistic note, with the H not "cured" of his autism (as the first episode seemed to indicate) but instead performing at higher functional level and overcoming those limitations that were caused by being physically/mentally abused as a child.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 1, 2013 9:21:38 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I've started watching P.S. Man, and the male lead is very good looking. I just hope they don't make second male lead as appealing, because I don't want my loyalties to become split lol. I am enjoying it so far, but I'm only at the beginning.

As for Mirae's Choice, is the show titled "Mirae's Choice" or "Marry him if you dare"? I really prefer the latter title, because it makes the show sound a lot more interesting.

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episodes that such an ending now seems reasonable/realistic. However, I thought that the writer copped-out in this week's kiss scene by making it part of the H's daydream (while cute, the scene was actually pretty sad as the H envisions life if he wasn't autistic but "normal").

I'm hoping that the writer doesn't also cop-out on the H/h's HEA and also gives the other 3 relationships in this drama a good send-off.

ETA: Joo Won did sing this week's OST. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdbo0__GGBU Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 2, 2013 3:29:07 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Master's Sun managed another fabulous episode with 16. As always with this drama, I laughed, cried, and everything in between. I actually really understood Gong Shil's reasons for wanting to leave this episode. She can never have a "normal" life the way things are now.

She doesn't like her reality, so how can she ask someone else to accept it. She is unable to not be swayed by the ghosts that visit her, and that means putting herself in situations that are difficult and often dangerous. She wants to get her old life back, and she wants to take this opportunity to do that. She's doing it for HER. She wants it, and since she doesn't see a way to keep her relationship with Joon Won even if she stays, she WANTS to go. But it just breaks both their hearts, and mine. But then the last scene of the episode just gave me that tingley feeling all over again. Hoping for a fabulous final episode tomorrow. I'm going to miss this drama so much. And if it ends as good as it's been through it's whole run, then its going on my top drama list.

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Posted on Oct 2, 2013 11:50:17 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: Yikes. Taking a child from its mother is kind-of a romance killer. How do you recover from that?

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But I have my Lee Min Ho, Choi Jin Hyuk, Kim Woo Bin and Kang Ha Nuel to look forward to. That may ease the pain a little. I expect little from the story side of Heirs since I feel like it will just be a re-tread of BOF or the infamous "Candy" storyline. But I'm going to just sit back and enjoy the hotties.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 3, 2013 8:08:25 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 4, 2013 5:05:36 AM PDT luvnlife says: Master's Sun - Truly up there with the best (if not the best). I'm already que-ing it up to watch again. Great/light hearted finale done right.

Secrets... wow tearful/painful/what the heck just happened episode. We see our h raising her son inside the jail. Doing what she can to stay positive while her cellmates continue to bully her. She is told she is only allowed to keep her son until he his 15 months old then she needs to give him up to the orphanage (unless the father comes forward and takes him.) The stupid boyfriend doesn't step up to the plate either to take the boy. He is also persuaded by the main lead to extend the h's sentence. Prior to the boy reaching the 15 month age, someone in the jail abuses him to make it look like the mother did it. (I can't believe a writer would take it this far.) The boy is ripped from the mother and taken away. In the aftermath, the h is burned by a cloths iron on her shoulder leaving lasting/hideous scars. She is then sent to solitary confinement while the one who betrayed her is moved out of jail. We flash forward again a few years with the h leaving the jail. Her scumbag of a baby daddy is there to great her into an embrace while the other man has a vindictive smile on his face hiding in a parked car.

WOW... what the heck just happened. I can't think of anything crueler that could have been done to our h and her son. Having the son taken away was at the breaking point but to have him bruised so he could be taken away went too far. It is a revenge drama so sometimes the plots are extreme but I've never seen it go this far before.

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Posted on Oct 3, 2013 9:45:38 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 3, 2013 9:46:37 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: luvnlife I agree. I haven't watched ep 3 of Secret, but I watched most of ep 4, and what is happening to the heroine is awful. At this point calling her boyfriend a coward would be too kind, he didn't even have the guts to save his own child/son. Also it sure looks like the male lead is the one behind the heroine's baby being taken away (and I was afraid that would happen). I just don't know where the story is going, but in the synopsis it clearly states that the H and h will fall in love, but I just don't see how that is possible- the H sure has a lot of atoning to do.

As for Master's Sun, it was a really cute and satisfying ending, the type of ending that leaves the viewer with a warm and fuzzy feeling. I really liked how the H/h finally accepted that they can't be without each other, and I really liked that they showed all the other characters happy endings, it was very sweet. Overall I really like this show, but I'm not sure if it's one of my favorites, but it's definitely a show that I enjoyed.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 4, 2013 8:51:44 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So I finally suffered through the final episodes of the recently completed weekend drama I Summon You Gold. To say this drama started out okay and turned terrible is an understatement. The last few eps were almost unwatchable. It just was so bad. The H actually, after falling in love with the h when she pretended to be his estranged wife, get's back together with the wife. Who turns out to be the h's long lost twin sister. Yeah, you read that right. Because hey, it's not a PERSON you fall in love with. It's just the face and body. So if they look alike, one is easily interchanged with the other. Seriously. And everyone was okay with this scenario. In fact the H and twin wife actually talk about setting the h up on blind dates to help her find someone. You can't make this stuff up. The bad characters all for no reason really suddenly turned good, so none of them needed to pay for any of the horrible things they had done. I just can't explain the trainwreck this drama became. SOOOOO BAD! So my rec is avoid this drama at all costs. Even if there is absolutely no other drama to watch, ever, except this one...SKIP IT! Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 4, 2013 12:24:39 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: The Hong Sisters have totally redeemed themselves from last year's "BIG" disaster. They are back to being my favorite writing team and Master's Sun joins their other great dramas (You're Beautiful, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho and The Greatest Love) as an outstanding rom/com. Master's Sun also had the distinction of being one of those very rare dramas that could tell a story without resorting to unlikable main cast members - no manipulative OW or nasty family members - so refreshing. I loved the H/h and was pleased that the OM/OW, aunt/uncle and sister/loose lips were all given a happy send off. This was been a good year for likable OW (first IHYV and now MS) so I thought it was great that the OW got her HEA and also liked that the OM wasn't left pining for the h (which unfortunately the ending for the

majority of these characters).

Thanks for the heads up on I Summon You Gold - its has been officially removed from my TBWed list Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 5, 2013 11:25:04 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - I'm so glad I quit I Summon You Gold after the 13th episode. I just couldn't handle it anymore and to find out how the story ended, ugh, what a waste. What really turned me off was the how the younger sister always submitted to the evil mother-in-law, I guess it's a korean thing, but I wanted her to get a backbone and stand up for herself. Plus her weak willed husband and the whirlwind wedding, it just made no sense to me. Why even marry that guy?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 5, 2013 12:24:51 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 5, 2013 12:27:22 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Looks like Jung Il Woo will be starring in the family drama Gold Rainbow. Seems like its been a long time since a decent family drama has aired. They can't all be bad, can they? http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/10/gold-rainbow-lines-up-a-whos-who-of-dramalandschild-actors/ Teasers and stills from Mirae's Choice continue to look promising.

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I decided to go ahead and watch "Secret", and cannot wait for the upcoming episodes!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 7, 2013 9:18:10 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Just prepare yourself Chang, because "Secret" is very intense and at some parts its heartwrenching (when the baby was taken away from Yoo Jung "h", and the method that was used if the H is behind it, is beyond cruel), that's why at this point I can't see the H/h together especially when she finds out.

And because I don't want to see the h suffering for her cowardly boyfriend, and being TSTL, I skipped ep 3. I'm glad that by the end of ep 4 she's out of prison, but the baby is gone. What

I'm really looking forward to is the moment when the H finds out that the poor h was not the driver. I wonder what he will do to keep her beside him, because he is already kind of obsessed with her although it's hate at this point.

I'm also glad that both "Heirs" and "Marry Him If You Dare" start this week. "Marry Him If You Dare" is sounding very interesting, because according to the synopsis it's basically the 32 year old h being visited by her older self, and her older self tells her not to marry the man that she's going to marry, but the other one (I guess the one she doesn't dare have a relationship with). So I'm guessing from the synopsis that the H is the other one that the older self wants the heroine to dare and marry? Anyways it sounds interesting and unique, even though it has some time travel. So I'm looking forward to checking it out.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 7, 2013 11:51:17 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: Actually what's confusing is the H is supposed to be the one she did marry and the second lead is the one her future self is pushing her toward. So I'm wondering, how is she going to end up with the H even with her future self steering her to the OM. It looks like it should be funny though. I mean Eun Hye's hair is a joke all it's own.

And Heirs is just must see. Even if it turns into a total mess, it's that can't skip drama of the year.

I'm thinking of starting an older drama called Cloud Stairs. 16 eps so not a huge time commitment. Shin Don Wook (Soul Mate, Wish Upon a Star) is the H, and for a change he is an orphan from a poor background working to become a doctor. Reviews say the romance is sweet and the drama good if a bit heavy sometimes. We'll see if it's any good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 7, 2013 12:36:52 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 8, 2013 8:26:45 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Oh so the "Marry Him If You Dare" is basically like the future self telling the heroine to marry the H if she dares against her future self's wishes? lol. Anyways it is interesting and unique, and I hope that it will live up to its potential. Oh and I just looked and it starts next week not this week, I mixed up :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 8, 2013 3:05:24 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 8, 2013 3:06:39 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Good Doctor ended on a positive/happy note. The show remained heartwarming throughout, ending with a good send off for all of its characters (I considered Dad's death a good ending for his character). Overall, I enjoyed the H's journey of not only realizing his dream of

becoming a surgeon but also finding love, affection and acceptance from his co-workers, including the OM who became his older "brother." Cute cameo by Park Ki Woong (certainly a much happier scene than the last one he appeared in with Joo Won - curse you Bridal Mask for being so heartbreaking).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 8, 2013 7:36:38 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I agree that Good Doctor ended nicely. It was never a drama that gripped me, but I did enjoy it's mostly sweet lighthearted story. I never could really get into the romance on this show with the exception of the young doctor and the older sister of one of the patients. The rest just didn't sizzle for me. But the friendships between all the hospital staff were definitely a plus.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 9, 2013 11:16:31 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Is anyone watching Madly in Love? The initial synopsis I read sounded super boring and heavy but the longer, detailed description on VIKI makes it sound pretty interesting.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 9, 2013 11:25:33 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 9, 2013 11:28:54 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I've watched the first four episodes of Passionate Love (Madly in Love) and am sad to watch the next one since I know where the story is going. However, I will say that the H's first love with the older sister is not going to ruin a future romance with the little sis. The two never really had a chance to explore their crush. And little sis is a fun feisty character while older sis was the more sweet stable kind. But it's both the "brothers" in this that are going to break my heart. I already feel for the both of them so much. The legitimate one that can't connect with his father, and the illegitimate one that is ashamed of his situation. And the fact that they'll both love the same girl just makes it worse. I feel like both guys are good at heart and want to do the right thing. We are still in the young cast stage, so I can't say what I'll feel for the adult versions. It will be interesting to see where this goes. But I'm not invested yet.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 9, 2013 12:48:13 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I just read the synopsis on viki of Madly in Love or Passionate Love, I prefer the first title :) Anyways, yes it does sound a bit interesting, and if it were one of the k-dramas that are between 16 and 24 eps I would've watched it (those are the k-dramas I like). But it's 50 eps long, and frankly when it comes to K-drama I don't watch these really long ones because there is a limit to where the story of the relationship goes in general in K-dramas. Therefore

50 episodes will most certainly drag endlessly.

If this were a TW-drama I'd have watched it, because TW-dramas go further in their storylines, they go to marriage and pregnancy, etc, and the conflict can be in any of those settings, so the relationship storyline is not limited. Therefore the story can remain interesting even in a long episode count, like Love Now which was 72 eps, and I still really liked it despite it having slow parts. However keep us updated about Madly In Love, if it turns out very good I might check it out later :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 9, 2013 2:11:39 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I didn't realize it was such a long series, hmm, I might give it a try since you say it's pretty compelling Rashell.

Love Now sounds pretty fun too.

I can't wait to watch Heirs.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 9, 2013 3:08:08 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 9, 2013 4:05:50 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Heirs is subbed and up at dramafever. Going to check it out now.

I liked the first episode. Everyone looks GOOD! And the story is somewhat as expected. But so far I'm intrigued. I admit it was better then I thought it would be even though it somehow was what I expected. I know that doesn't totally make sense, but I can't really explain it.

Maybe because I really like all the actors here it just pushed it passed just meeting my expectations. Kim Woo Bin is definitely the bad boy right now, but it's clear that he competes with Lee Min Ho when they're both in Korea. Min Ho is the typical rich jerk on the surface with the softer center. And Park Shin Hye is the Candy. But somehow they're all still interesting. And Choi Jin Hyuk is such a cold jerk, but he is seriously looking FINE. Plus I did love the relationship with Shin Hye's friend and his girl friend. She's such a brat, but he just finds it charming. They're kind of adorable. Definitely going to be checking out ep two.

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to save the h but then ends up telling her that she needs to move out of the place in 1 week or else. He now owns the place she lives. He also tells her why he seeks revenge against her.

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Oh and I agree, I don't think the child is dead. I can't wait until the cold male lead realizes how wrong he is. I also think that that last scene is the catalyst that will make the h realize what her boyfriend is. I just want SJ (h) to be happy.

I also watched ep 1 of Heirs, and I thought it was average. However the first ep was better than the trailers, so I'm interested to watch more as this show has potential. The best part of this episode for me was the moment in the rain when the h saw the dream catchers, and then her umbrella opened, it feels like interesting foreshadowing.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 9, 2013 7:32:04 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 9, 2013 7:32:33 PM PDT Hui Chi says: This isn't Korean, but I just watched an intense Thai drama with really hot chemistry and found an mv on youtube that perfectly depicts the scorching aspect of the h and H's relationship: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1rjMYsgY6A Whew...just thought I'd share because those two almost made me combust. Sorry if it's off topic, but I was obsessing over the H in this drama and needed to share...

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Posted on Oct 9, 2013 7:53:58 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 9, 2013 9:08:23 PM PDT Hui Chi says: You can watch it on youtube. Here's the link to the first episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1gL-SRVVrI The quality's not so great but it's the best you can find with eng subs. It's definitely worth watching because the leads in here have amazing chemistry (tho for me, the intensity starts later when the H assumes another identity) and the H loves the h like no tomorrow: His love is unconditional and brimming with passion. The actor's amazing with his eyes, giving me the impression that he wants to devour the h every time he looks at her. Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy it.

ETA: I checked out the viki vids and the quality's much better, but there may be broken links and episodes 1-2 may not all be subbed. Here it is: http://www.viki.com/tv/6056c-evil-gamelove-game Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Oct 9, 2013 8:09:02 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 9, 2013 8:16:52 PM PDT jak says: It's on viki too, as Evil Game, Love Game, definitely on my want to see list. It's basically about a girl who washes up on an island, meets the hero, they fall in love but she has amnesia?

I think. They marry and live happily until her people come to find her (I think?) and then he leaves the island to find her, very angry at her leaving him.

Hui Chi, there's another one similar to this on viki, Sao Noi. This time, the guy's from somewhere else. Same setup, but the girl leaves the island this time in search of him, becomes a famous actress, etc. Sounds interesting as well.

Edited to add: This is rather like Save the Last Dance or twdrama Prince Who Turned Into a Frog, where you have someone who has amnesia living a simple life, and falls in love, but returns to their real life without their love.

And I really like Nadech, the hero in this. He's becoming a good actor and he and Yaya (who plays the heroine) make a great couple.

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Hui Chi says: I wanted to watch a series that featured an alpha possessive H who's also helplessly/hopelessly in love with the h so even if he "hurts" her, he's hurting himself even more and "Game Rai Game Ruk" (Evil Game, Love Game) definitely had this kind of H Nadech was just fantastic. And now I'm obsessed, help...

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Ah yes, the next ep of "Secret" looks interesting, I do think that the male lead is softening towards the h, even if he himself hasn't realized it yet. I also agree that sometimes the male lead looks subtly confused as he watches her, because he probably is starting to feel for her but can't admit it.

ETA, I also watched Ep 18 of Love Around and it was a sweet ep, with the H/h finally reconciling. But I thought that the h was a bit too understanding, and that she should've at least made the H work more to get back to her. Two more eps to go, hope for some lovey/dovey-ness.

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I'll recommend 2 - Roy Leh Sanae Rai has a very handsome, arrogant H who marries the h to get his (her) money. But he soon becomes very jealous, very possessive while she infuriates him by trying to ignore him because she learned why he really married her.

Sawan Biang has multiple rapes, but it still managed to make me care about the H, as Ken is such a good actor and the drama shows him groveling major.

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I thought the first episode of Heirs wasn't too bad. Wasn't too sure what to expect as the writer is a hit or miss for me, as I really liked Secret Garden and City Hall but hated Lovers in Prague. Given that she wrote Lee Min Ho's part specifically for him I'm still confused as to why she decided to make him 18. I also thought the show would have been much better without the location shoot in LA, as the bad English and the wild-eyed American friend were real detractions.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Oct 10, 2013 6:57:39 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 10, 2013 6:58:28 PM PDT Hui Chi says: jak, I've watched both lakorns before and tho they're both ranked on my list as all-time favorite lakorns, the H's in there weren't quite as emotional and h driven as the H in Game Rai Game Ruk was. The H's only purpose in GRGR was to get the h to be with him. In fact, the only other H that compared with him in terms of intensity for the h is the H from

"Tomorrow I'll still love you." The H in there also chased the h like no tomorrow (whether he initially admitted it or not) and would become extremely emotional around her.

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He did torment her for the wrongs he thought she'd done. But it was always obvious that he was madly in love with her. And that he was probably more tormented than she was. Really wish I could find it again.

Second ep of heirs was good. Lots of bonding for the OTP. And some confusion about all the relationships. It seems like Bo Na (h's friend's girlfriend) is the source of tension between all the boys. She was involved with Tan, but maybe dumped him for the friend? And Kim Woo Bin's character seems to be at least friends with her too. It's confusing. But what isn't confusing is that the H is totally falling for the h already. You see the moment it hits him. So cute. I love when the H falls first. I'm definitely watching next week. But OMG, I can't wait to get back to Korea. The Korean version of America is painful to watch.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 10, 2013 8:15:24 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 10, 2013 8:28:52 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: English subbed version of Tomorrow, I'll Still Love You ETA: Revised link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLwKEr3aUes ETA: Also another K-drama classic from 1996 - First Love - I haven't watched it so I can't say if it's any good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26-bHBbolDY Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Oct 10, 2013 8:26:17 PM PDT jak says: Can't really compare since I haven't seen GRGR, but I think Pong, the H in Tomorrow I'll Still Love You brings an intensity to most of his roles. He usually has great chemistry with his leads, so you should try his other dramas, I liked him in Dum Khum as well.

I'm not sure H in Rahut Rissaya is all that emotional, but he gives up everything really to be with h. He's not really alpha male type, but definitely his focus is on h from the minute they meet.

The only other ones I can think of that are kinda like what you're looking for is maybe Pin

Anong and Sood Sai Paan. Pin Anong stars Weir, who's another pra-ek with great chemistry with his leads. Sood Sai Paan had some intensity, but it's a twins drama and I didn't care much for the focus on evil twin in latter episodes.

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I'm not going to bother to check out Heirs until they're back in Korea, it sounds like the first two episodes are going to be hard to slough through with all the Engrish, stereotypes and such.

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The H is finally showing cracks, especially in the end when he found her all alone and passed

out. What surprised me is that in the hospital he says to her the same words he said to his dying girlfriend "Don't die, you're not allowed to die without my permission". I really think his feelings towards the h are getting mixed up. I really hope that the poor h will have someone to protect her and take care of her after all this suffering, it should be the male lead but unfortunately I think it will be a while before he comes around. I just really want the poor h to get some love and happiness in her life.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 10, 2013 9:14:05 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 10, 2013 9:31:51 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Ep 2 of Heirs was a little better then ep 1, but still just average. I fairly like the H/h but I don't really care for them, or any of the other characters so far. The story has too many characters I think, and it's just flat so far. However I'll watch some more, because "Secret Garden" is a favorite of mine and I really liked "City Hall", and I know it's the same writer for this show so hopefully it'll get better (hopefully). But my priority Wednesday/Thursday show is "Secret".

Next week I'll also have a Monday/Tuesday show in "Marry Him If You Dare", and hopefully it will be good.

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Unfortunately, I'm not so sure that Secret has a HEA in store for us, but was glad to see that it's ratings have improved significantly.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 11, 2013 11:42:22 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 11, 2013 11:43:27 AM PDT cbela says: In "Secret", I was shocked about h's father too. Did you notice how his bracelet was missing too? I love when"Incurable Disease" OST starts as H finds and takes h to hospital. I am amused and very much like how he is annoyed, but still helps her too. :) @ D.M Lovely...

I was wondering about the Secret Logo too. Thanks for that insight. @Taz-mania...

I am very hopeful there's a HEA or a HEFN for our H and h.

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Rashell Anderson says: I'm enjoying rediscovering Tomorrow I'll Still Love You. The main romance is exactly as I remembered, but I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed the secondary romance in this one. It's not typical in that its between the h's younger brother and the H's brother-in-law's brother. Yep, this one is a gay romance but its really cute. This drama is holding up to a second watching.

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My burning questions and I love the writer for keeping me guessing....

1. Does the revenge driven lead know about San's supposed death? (He did follow the h to the river but was emotionless.)

2. Did he happen to keep tabs on the baby and know he is hidden? (although I'm sure he didn't 'hide' the child.)

3. Does lead know that the h was burned badly in prison? (It will be interesting if he does not realize how bad... hopefully a little bedroom action like Heartless City will happen when he see's..lol) 4. If and when San is found, will he have a scar? Will he still have his blanket?

5. Now that the xbf resigned as prosecutor... what is he going to do? Didn't all his lies stem from him wanting this job.

6. Lastly, what is going to drive the h to 'live' now that everything is taken away? She was smiling at the funeral but wow... everything she ever had is gone. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 12, 2013 3:39:56 AM PDT bluey09h says: i've been out of the K-drama loop for a few months but had been looking forward to Heirs.

Love it! Love the plotline (poor H, rich H or H'sss lol!) and Lee Min Ho is one of my fav characters. Can't wait!

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Apparently this is the writer's first drama - he won a script writing contest. I was surprised to read that Secret placed first in it's time slot, beating Heirs and Medical Top Team. Given how anticipated Heirs has been, I was expecting it to win by a wide margin.

bluey09h - welcome back to drama watching. I recommend that you also watch I Hear Your Voice and Master's Sun - these have been two of the best dramas this year.

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And I don't see how it could have an HEA. But I am a sucker for that obsessive love/hate relationship. And I do like the leads. I'm sure I'll cave and watch it soon. But for some reason, I'm not ready yet.

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Here's the OST - Incurable Disease http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEcx_RJUYO0 Also, recently ran across this article on the 50 highest rated k-dramas of all time (not necessarily the 50 best k-dramas). Most are very old (1990s and early 2000s) and pre-date cable and streaming alternatives. However, I have liked the few on the list that I've actually seen (Baker King Kim Tak Gu, Shining Inheritance and My Name is Kim Sam Soon). I recently even rewatched Baker King Kim Tak Gu - or at least all of the Gu Ma Jun (Joo Won) scenes. With Good Doctor ending, I had to get a Joo Won fix. http://belectricground.com/2010/12/08/highest-rated-dramas-of-all-time/ ETA: Baker King - Gu Ma Jun & Yu Kyung http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijw-JCDqMNI Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 12, 2013 5:39:40 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 12, 2013 7:50:31 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Rashell I agree that that part of the story annoys me as well, plus how could she or her father not have seen that her boyfriend was taking advantage of her, and then she stupidly said that she was the driver.

However you need to watch this show, because it just keeps getting better, and it has that "it" factor that makes it addictive as Reader123 put it. The male lead has this beautiful though ruthless gaze. I agree that the H being behind h's baby taken away is the major thing that

could prevent me from believing in an HEA between them, even though their chemistry is strong (but I'm hoping that if there's an HEA ending, that it will be convincing). At this point I just want the poor h to be happy.

Reader123 since you mentioned ratings I got curious, I looked on dramawiki and it seems that "Secret" climbed up the ratings so fast! It's even beating "Heirs" by a good margin.

I also think that the reason that "Secret" could beat "Heirs" easily, is because "Heirs" hasn't attempted to present a fresh approach or setting (high-school ugh). I really like the poor girl rich boy trope, but the story has to feel fresh and be executed well for me to enjoy it, same as with any other premise I like. "Heirs" needed a strong first two eps, instead of the lackluster eps we got. But I will watch some more, because I see some potential (but in my mind they're in college).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 12, 2013 6:11:05 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Luvnlife, good questions. I don't know if the H knows about San's supposed death or not. But he's definitely the one behind San being taken away from the poor h in prison, or at least I'm 90% certain as the sequence strongly suggests. But I really don't think the male lead knows to which orphanage the baby was taken or what happened.

I don't know if the male lead knows about the h being burned badly on her shoulder, but I can't wait for when he finds out the truth, and maybe in one intense/sensual scene he'll gently kiss her burn wound and caress it lovingly.

I'm not sure that San is alive, because only the male lead would have the power to forge a death certificate, and like I said it seems highly unlikely that he kept tabs on the baby after it was taken away from the mother. The boyfriend's mother (i.e San's grandmother) seems to know something about San's fate in the orphanage, but she's not talking because she's that greedy and without a conscience. I also wouldn't be surprised if the cowardly boyfriend knows something too.

As for his resignation, yes he resigned from his job as a prosecutor, but I believe that's because he's moving to work in the male lead's company. He wants to move up the ladder and gain power. I wonder if the male lead will tear the h's ex-boyfriend to shreds, when he finds out the truth. I also wonder how they will reveal all the secrets.

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Good point about the death certificate. Maybe there was a baby switch.... San traded places with a baby that actually died.

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We'll have to see where it goes.

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The only thing I didn't like about this episode was the inclusion of bleeped curse words at some parts, I thought that was unnecessary and it jerked me out of the drama a little. So I hope they stop that. Anyways there's good potential in this show.

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Maybe she'll get a makeover?

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 15, 2013 9:07:40 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I watched Mirae and my thoughts are, 1) her future self is not a very nice person, and 2) the hair, the suits, the drama and pomposity really makes me dislike him and love the second lead.

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I just realized that the second male lead here is the same actor who played Shin Woo in "You're Beautiful". I hope that in this show, they will improve the male lead's character (well it is the first ep), so that he's not eclipsed by the second male lead. If male lead's character doesn't become as interesting, then I might suffer second male lead syndrome (and I don't like that).

I also agree that future Mirae is so different that the h's "present self". I hope that there's some twist and that future Mirae is also as goofy and sweet as her present self, but she's too sad or bitter or something, that she's hiding behind this front.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 15, 2013 10:49:51 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Yeah, I have to say that, even with Younghwa being known for his weak acting, his character was far more appealing then the lead in MiRae's Choice. I think Lee Dong Gun is a great actor and very handsome, so I'm sure that his character is supposed to be this unlikeable at this point. But it does make it easy to agree with future MiRae that Se Je is the better choice.

I'm sure we're going to see cracks in his assy exterior as the drama progresses. I am looking forward to ep 2.

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Posted on Oct 15, 2013 11:21:05 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Is anyone watching "A Little Love Never Hurts" which is billing itself as a heartwarming family drama (code words for "makjang nightmare")?

I'm not a fan of Yonghwa - not sure why directors feel the need to have an idol star in every drama - only idol star that I can think of off-hand that can act is Yoon Kye Sang - he was fabulous in both Who Are You? (the 2008 version) and Greatest Love.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 15, 2013 11:42:42 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Youngwha really does seem like the better choice, he's nice, even stuff for her about her scar and he's easy on the eyes but Lee dong gun's hair and his demeanor make him seem a little more villainous than anything else.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 15, 2013 1:10:00 PM PDT bluey09h says: Any reccs for a recent drama with jealous possessive / h? Waiting for Heirs is torture :p Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 15, 2013 1:42:37 PM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - right now the drama with the most obsessed/stalker H is Secret (episode 7 airs Wednesday). The OTP in Master's Sun were fabulous, while the H in I Hear Your Voice was extremely protective of the h.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 15, 2013 9:19:14 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So ep 2 of MiRae just left me more confused. Except that I definitely am liking guy number 2 more then guy number 1. Not a good place to be in a kdrama. I still can't figure out WHO the H killed in the future or how he was responsible for the death. It's a confusing drama, but I do like the young version of the h. The older version is kind of harsh. Anyway, I'll keep watching. But it's weird.

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Lovely D.M. says: Yes, I agree in that I'm still liking guy 2 more then guy 1. I didn't expect guy 1 to be this much of a jerk, while guy 2 is strong/calm and I really enjoy all the scenes between him and simple/goofy Mirae. I too am confused about who male lead killed in the future. One thing is made clear in this ep though, and it's that the male lead did cause someone's death, someone Mirae apparently cares a lot about, maybe a family member? I did like future Mirae's personality in this ep more then ep 1, because we could see some clear cracks in her harsh front.

This show has potential despite the weirdness, and the story is definitely intriguing and unique, so I'm looking forward to see what happens next.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 16, 2013 12:41:50 PM PDT bluey09h says: I've been refreshing like crazy for Episode of 3 of Heirs but to no avail :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 16, 2013 12:57:12 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I don't think that ep 3 of Heirs will be up until this evening. Dramafever isn't as fast as Viki.

And they don't post the raw only the subbed version.

So I finally caved and watched Secret. I'll be honest. It didn't really grab me until ep 5 or 6.

What I most like about this show is the progression of the h. She had really grown strong and brave especially considering she has lost everyone and everything in her life. Ji Sung is fabulous as the H trying to exact revenge, but not actually being able to hurt the h. The only times he's succeeded in taking revenge against her were times when he wasn't actually directly involved. He's such a goof that it's almost funny watching him try to be menacing and harsh. He gets it every once in a while, but mostly he can't quite pull it off. The less said about her ex-boyfriend the better. What a waste of humanity that one is. The h's one failing is that she STILL can't see what a complete loser he is. The only times I still want to smack her is when she's defending him. I'm excited for her to find out how low he really is.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 16, 2013 1:28:11 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I'm confused about why Mirae's too old to be a writer. Why her mother is getting so involved in her marrying. Why her brother can abuse her in public and no one steps in. Why she can just step in to a broadcasting job without any experience. I'll keep watching but it still seems super weird.

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Posted on Oct 16, 2013 4:14:02 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: That is not her mother. That is herself from the future. She is trying to change her fate in the future because by marrying Shin it somehow causes the death of someone she loves. That part is still confusing. And I know what you mean about the age thing. I swear in Korea it's like your life is over if you're 30 and don't have everything in line. You're just too old then to make a good life for yourself.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 16, 2013 4:50:25 PM PDT luvnlife says: Another reason that they think Mirae is too old to be a writer is because she is going for the 'intern/entry-level' positions that most people would think should be an early 20 year old job.

Her superiors are younger than her and feel uncomfortable supervising someone older.

Secret Ep 7... another great episode. Some very cute scenes between the H/h. I don't think the H (main lead) had anything to do with San being taken away. He never brings the subject up.

Our h really came out of her 'life is good' bubble this episode. Unfortunately at the end, she thinks the H is the person who took her baby. The preview shows our H asking our h if she really saw the dead/suffering xgirlfriend at the scened of the accident and just walked away. I really hope she doesn't answer 'yes' out of spite of losing San. (It would be out of her character if she did.) Also, the H is starting to piece together the events of the tragic night. He examines a picture of the H/other man together the night of the accident. Hopefully he is questioning why the other man wasn't with the h in the car.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 16, 2013 6:32:45 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I agree that Secret ep 7 had some surprisingly funny and cute H/h scenes. I loved when he woke up disoriented only to find himself in h's house, after being drunk the night before. His reactions were hilarious as he tried to pull himself together. I also thought the opening scene in the hospital was somehow very touching, when he was by her side gently telling her to wake up.

However I believe that he was the one behind San being taken away from her (even though I wish he wasn't), who else would have the power to do that? Also remember in one scene in ep 6 or 5 he says "what is there left to take from her?". But I hope I'm wrong and you're right, and there's a twist. By the end of this ep, the h knows (she too thinks MH is behind it).

Next ep. I think things are going to escalate, since MH (male lead) has the picture of h with DH (her no good ex-boyfriend) on the day of the accident, and he's very suspicious. So I think it won't be long before he finds out.

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Posted on Oct 16, 2013 8:07:30 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 16, 2013 8:10:31 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I just watched ep 3 of Heirs, and I'm glad to say that this is the first episode that I can say was good, and a lot better than the first two eps. I'm glad that Heirs seems to be improving from its lackluster beginning. I could feel the chemistry between the H/h for the first time in this ep.

I also really like how the H is already so into the h, even though I think it's a bit too fast but it will be interesting to watch as he seems to already be somewhat possessive. The H's fiancee is very annoying. But I'm still not feeling the supporting characters, with the exception of Tan's older brother (he's the one who played Papa Gu), who I find I'm caring for as well.

Anyways I'm glad that this show seems to be solidly improving, because I really thought I would end up dropping it, but I'm glad that ep 3 was better. So now I'll be following 3 kdramas "Secret" "Marry Him If You Dare" and "Heirs" :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 16, 2013 8:31:37 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I'm watching the same three, D.M.! :) As for Secret, I don't know if the H took the baby or not. It would be the ONE real act of revenge against her. The other things were minor, and half the time he'd end up rescuing her from his own plan. He just doesn't seem to have it in him to be truly evil to her. But the baby thing could still be him because he wouldn't have had to actually witness it. It was all second hand. So I'm torn. If he did it, it's so unforgivable. But I'm hoping that similar to him being wrong about her, she's wrong about him. I guess we wait and see. I'm hoping she takes this spine she seems to have grown and just confronts him.

I really liked this episode of Heirs as well. Lee Min Ho just does that "I'm so enchanted by everything about this girl" look so well. I think the reason he's falling so fast for her is a combination of empathy for the situation with her sister. He clearly has a strained relationship with his older sibling as well, so he relates. And the fact that he's so dang lonely. Even with her problems she was a bright, happy person from his home coming into his world in the place he's basically been banished to. And he doesn't have a complicated past with her.

Obviously they're connected in way but neither of them know that at this point. Plus she's beautiful. What teenager (yes, I'm suspending my disbelief that any of them are in their teens) wouldn't fall quickly for all of that.

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becomes so stupid when it comes to him. I think she's already starting to realize what he really is, but is too scared to acknowledge it.

As for Heirs, in this ep specifically LMH's character really reminded me of Hanazawa Rui (second male lead) from Hana Yori Dango, in that he has that whole cold/lazy attitude but also mean, and yet is always gentle with and protective of the sweet h. I hope that this show will continue improving, and in my mind they're in college lol, or at least I really hope that they will have them graduate high-school in a few eps.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 17, 2013 6:52:34 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So is this the drama where the Rui (Tan) gets the Makino (Eun Sang) over the Domiyuji (Young Do)? I could definitely go for that since I loved Rui in the Japanese version.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 17, 2013 9:13:14 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Tone of Heirs doesn't seem as fun as Secret Garden. Other than H/h, I'm finding that I'm having a hard time being interested in or even liking most of the characters - perhaps too many spoiled rich kids. At least in Secret Garden and City Hall I liked most of the characters.

But still early in the show.

In addition to Heirs, Secret, and Mi-rae Choice, I'm also following Medical Top Team and Unemployed Romance.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 17, 2013 4:20:26 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So for those of you who liked the Thai drama Sawang Biang there is apparently a Chinese version called Love is the Best with 31 episodes. It's subbed at Viki. I'm only on ep 12, but so far I like it. The H is definitely not as crazy as the Thai version. But he's getting more and more intense. I like this one because the beginning episodes are all about him wooing the h and falling for her. But now he's finding out who she's related to and he doesn't trust her. Add in a good dose of jealousy over her relationship with his "younger brother" and it's starting to get good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 17, 2013 4:47:43 PM PDT Angie, When will those clouds all disappear? says: So, I've been recently introduced to Great Queen Seondeok. I'm loving it, and I'm about halfway through it. Do any of you watch that? Are there any others you might recommend to me that are available on Netflix instant, or am I out of luck in that regard?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 17, 2013 4:58:27 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 17, 2013 5:09:17 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Oh Rashell maybe I'll check it out since I did like Sawan Biang even though I only believe in the H/h happy ending within the context of fiction. So please keep us updated about how it's turning out. I'd like to know if it's worth checking out or not. But for now I'm steering clear of completed dramas, because if I end up liking one I'll want to marathon it, and I have no time for that right now. I'll add it to my "want to watch" list and watch it later, if your review is good when you're done watching it :) ETA, Reader123 I agree that Heirs is probably the weakest offering from this writer, when compared to Secret Garden and City Hall, with Secret Garden being the best. I too am not feeling the supporting characters, but as long as the H/h story continues to be good and interesting then I'll watch. Hopefully the show will continue improving after ep 3. I haven't watched ep 4 yet.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 17, 2013 5:03:59 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: I've watched ep 8 of Secret, and this show just continues being strong, and better with every episode. The h annoys me when she still takes the blame fully. Then I realized that she probably doesn't know anything else by now. She's gotten so used to being blamed for the accident that she's believing the lie. I'm glad though that MH (H) is starting to clearly see that she most probably was not the driver. DH is becoming more unlikable by the second.

I didn't expect that MH would see her scar so soon, but after dragging her to the fancy dress shop he saw the scar. I really liked that he didn't react in any out of the normal way, and simply said that the design of the dress was bad, and simply picked another dress for her, which would cover her shoulders. I also really liked how he defended her at the party intense last scene between H/h.

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Posted on Oct 17, 2013 7:59:09 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 17, 2013 8:00:31 PM PDT cbela says: In "Secret", I really liked how JMH said something like... "when substitute driver (KYJ) hurts, why do I hurt more"?

By the way, have any of you looked into the book that JMH's fiancee told him to read??

I forgot about KYJ's scar, but I love how he continues to come to her rescue! :) I want more JMH & KYJ!!!

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Also, if you do a search of 'favorite kdramas' in this discussion you will find various lists of favorites to check out.

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But it is really an interesting story. And the "villain" was, in my opinion, the most interesting of all. She was fabulous.

If you're looking for more historical or seguek dramas, I'd suggest The Princess' Man, Dong Yi, Yi San, Moon Embracing the Sun. Some other non-historicals that I think you can find on Netflix would be City Hunter, Coffee Prince, You're Beautiful, Boys Over Flowers.

I really liked Heirs ep 4. I feel like this show is so much like Boys Over Flowers, but Lee Min Ho is Ji Hoo this time. And it's the deeper more serious version. It had definitely proved that Lee Min Ho is what made Gu Joon Pyo. Because he's awesome as Ji Hoo as well. Tan is so sweet, and deep and layered. I find the brother's relationship so fascinating. And I want them to love each other in the end. And it was nice that Young Do is interested in the h without even knowing her connection to Tan. That adds another layer to the rivalry more then if he'd just decided to take her from his former friend for spite. And I think the Chan Young/Bo Na romance is adorable. They're the light comic relief from all the serious. Can't wait for next week when school starts. That's when the real drama is going to begin.

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Angie, When will those clouds all disappear? says: Luvnlife, yes, I'm new to them. And any good ones available on Netflix will do. I'll check out Secret Garden. Thanks!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 17, 2013 11:33:54 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Heirs ep 4 was good as well. I like that the h will be living in the same house as the H, that should be interesting.

Chang are you talking about "Wuthering Heights"? Because that's the book that second female lead mentioned to male lead in "Secret".

Angie welcome to drama/romance watching :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Oct 18, 2013 6:08:09 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 18, 2013 6:15:23 AM PDT Angie, When will those clouds all disappear? says: I actually tried the version of Boys Over Flowers that is on Netflix, but it seemed excessively silly, at least in the first episode. I was told that the version on there is not the best version of that story.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 18, 2013 6:35:46 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Angie - welcome. Most of us watch k-drama on the streaming sites Viki, Dramafever, or gooddrama. Viki and dramafever also have smartphone apps (so you're never without a kdrama fix!).

As luvnlife recommended, this discussion does have lists of our favorite k-dramas - some of mine are (all with romances ending in HEA): The Princess' Man (Historical), Sungkwankyun Scandal (rom/com-ish Historical), City Hunter (revenge), Queen In-hyun's Man (rom/com), Shut Up Flower Boy Band (coming of age), I Hear Your Voice (revenge), My Girlfriend is a Gumiho/My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox (rom/com), You Are Beautiful/You're Beautiful (rom/com), King of Baking Kim Tak Gu/Baker King Kim Tak Gu (family melo), Ojakgyo Brothers (family), Autumn's Concerto (Taiwanese, not Korean).

Bridal Mask was also a very good, but dark k-drama, if you don't mind a lack of HEA. I continue to enjoy Secret. It is one of the few dramas with an excellent villain - seems so few dramas are able to create good villains. City Hunter, Bridal Mask and King of Baking also had very good villains.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 18, 2013 7:04:20 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: bluey09h - since Secret is being filmed under the live shoot system, episode 9 preview probably will not be available until Monday. The forum on Soompi will post a link to the preview as soon as it is available/released. Most times they also change the forum name to include the page that the preview link appears. http://forums.soompi.com/discussion/2019700/current-drama-2013-secret-secret-love%EB%B9%84%EB%B0%80 Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 18, 2013 7:34:11 AM PDT bluey09h says: thanks Reader!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 18, 2013 8:50:10 AM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 18, 2013 8:09:50 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Angie I didn't like the k-version of Boys Over Flowers either. The version of Boys Over Flowers that I like is the J-drama titled "Hana Yori Dango" 1 and 2, it's 20 eps in all and it completes each other to make a full story. The ending in HYD 2 is perfect. This also is the original version. There's also the movie, but the movie is like a bonus addition to the story of the drama, and while I fairly liked the movie it wasn't as good as the drama.

I'll list some k-dramas that I either really liked (faves) or liked. So you can choose whichever you want to watch!

The ones I really liked (my faves): Secret Garden (great) You're Beautiful (very good) My Princess (very good) That Winter the Wind Blows (great) I Hear Your Voice (great) Queen Inhyun's Man (romance great, drama very good) k-dramas I like:

-Personal Taste (if the story weren't slow, this would've been a favorite of mine- good love story) -Princess Man (historical drama/romance, intense but also depressing, reason it's not a fave of mine is because I always felt that the h loved the H more than he loved her) -City Hall (would've been a fave of mine had it not been a bit too focused on campaigning etc. in some parts. Still this is a very good drama/romance show) -Cyrano Dating Agency (the drama show not the movie, cute show) -Innocent Man (the last two eps were all over the place, eps 3 to 18 were very good and the last scene of ep 20) -Master's Sun (weak climax and last 3 or 4 eps, but overall good romance/drama show) There's more, but these are off the top of my head. Happy watching :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 18, 2013 9:21:11 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Oh and if you're interested in TW-shows (my faves are): Fated to Love You (wish it was available in better quality online, this is a show that made me laugh with its silly comedic relief antics, and cry in the heartbreaking parts) Down With Love (so good- has these beautifully dreamy parts- and left me feeling fuzzy and warm inside) Love Now (72 eps, too long but still a good show and really good H/h scenes) lol, I'm on a roll here Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 18, 2013 10:40:39 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Angie: Boys Over Flowers is definitely in the "silly" category. And I did not love the h at all. But the H is great. And it's the only version of Hana Yori Dango available on Netflix, and that story is an Asian classic. You've had some other great rec's though. I'd also add to that list with Coffee Prince (rom/com), The King2Hearts (rom/melo), My Girlfriend is a Gumiho (rom/com), My Name is Kim Samsoon.

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taz-mania (Reader123) says: Secret remains my crack drama. I also think that Heirs is improving. Episode 4 was good, with the side characters not being as annoying (except for the H's girlfriend). I certainly hope that the H's brother has a very good reason for his treatment of the H and it's not "I hate you because your the mistress' son".

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 18, 2013 1:21:10 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Ha, poor Angie. We've given her months of dramas to watch. But I'm kind of jealous that she gets to see them for the first time. I do kind of miss having a GREAT drama to marathon.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 18, 2013 2:59:00 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Heir's is getting better. I love how much Kim Tan likes Cha Eun. Him finding out that she was living in his house was fabulous. But for me the real high point of episode four was Kim Woo Bin and the yelling boys outside the market, totally cracks me up. His friend's response that kids these days are scary, even better.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 18, 2013 3:33:51 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: That whole scene was fabulous! I loved how he accused them of making fun of him for not having a mother when they were crying for their mom. So cute. His character can be so scary with all the inner anger. But that scene was a lot softer and showed a cute funny side.

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Hey, whoever recc'd Love is the Best (the Chinese version of Sawan Biang) thank you! I'm on epi 4 and so far totally loving it, the lead guy and girl have great chemistry.

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Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: they should have great chemistry since they are now married in real life. He never gets as extreme as the H is the Thai version which is mostly a good thing. But it does make the drama less intense. I think this one could have been shortened to 20 episodes and been tighter story wise. But still it was cute and had an HEA. Watched the first ep of Reply 1994 and liked it a lot. It does feel very much like the original 1997, but since I really liked that one I'm fine with that. And I adore the sibling relationship in this one already. Since I was the youngest of 2 with an older brother, it's like watching my life. Anyway, definitely going to keep watching it.

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It was a cute first 2 episodes. I felt so bad for the "Country Bumpkin" who was confused about public transportation upon arrival into Seoul. I think a lot of us living in areas without public transportation can relate. I think this is going to be an enjoyable Friday-Saturday watch. Favorite part of episode 2 was the guys ordering food at KFC... lol biscuits. @Angie... let us know what you end up checking out and what you enjoyed.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 19, 2013 6:56:43 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - That is adorable, no wonder they are so cute together.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Oct 19, 2013 7:31:42 PM PDT Angie, When will those clouds all disappear? says: I still have quite a bit of Seondeok to get through. I have a five year old and a 2 year old, and pretty much only watch the TV I like to watch after they're in bed, so I'm not terribly fast. But I downloaded the Dramalove app!

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And after watching ep two of 1994, I would like to say that is NOT the bro/sis relationship I had. LOL! They don't tell you until the second ep that they aren't really bro/sis. It's kind of the same catch the first one had in guess the husband. But unlike the first there isn't a clearcut favorite yet. I don't think we know the boys well enough to root for one yet. And I'm not sold on turning brother oppa into romantic oppa even though I love the actor playing him.

Right now I'm loving hottie pitcher most just based on adorable looks. Definitely going to keep watching.

Also watched ep 3 of Unemployed Romance and I'm totally crushing on the second lead. The H better prove way awesomer then the h's memories of him or I'm going to be shipping the wrong couple.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Oct 20, 2013 10:52:58 AM PDT Angie, When will those clouds all disappear? says: I meant Dramafever! Sorry.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 20, 2013 1:57:08 PM PDT jak says: Think I'll try out both Secret and Heirs since I finished a number of dramas recently. Now I'm watching a couple of jdramas, both I've never heard of before. Oh My Girl and Meitantei no Okite. Both seem like they'll be okay or good.

Oh My Girl is the familiar trope of a bachelor unexpectedly having to take care of a small child, in this case his niece. The bachelor is none too happy with it, particularly since said niece is also a popular child actress and he can be pretty self-centered, while his niece is often spoiled, but she warms to him pretty quickly. in last episode I watched, episode 4 I think, she gets very upset when he befriends and plays with a small boy who calls him "papa". And there may be a romance? between him and his niece's manager, but no sign of it yet.

Meitantei no Okite is a rather different mystery series, as it really pokes fun at the genre and the main characters are all aware of being in a mystery and constantly break the 4th wall, talking directly to the audience. This leads to some humor, as when the befuddled cop (who knows its his job to put forward ridiculous and stupid theories to aid genius detective in solving the crime) deliberately focuses his investigation on people not likely to be responsible.

So there's the genius amateur detective, his maybe love interest and the police chief.

I really enjoy both, as no new jdramas have caught my eye since It Started with a Kiss. I checked out Ando Llyod, which was rather a weird combo of romance, and android action scenes, hard to tell how this will turn out.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 21, 2013 5:12:57 AM PDT luvnlife says: The preview for ep 9 of Secrets is out on Viki... I can't wait for Wednesday. It looks intense.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 21, 2013 3:44:25 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Oh, so ep 3 of Mi Rae's Choice was FABULOUS! I think it really just took a couple eps for this show to get its groove. We finally get to see the H as something other then a jerk. He has a couple great moments with the h where we can see their chemistry. Plus we get to see that alternate reality where they fell in love. And the OW is typically hateful. I just wanted to slap her fake aegyo face. Such a b!tch! And I love this h. She's fun, playful, a little bit spacy, but adorable. And she's willing to fight and go after what she wants. The OW can't intimidate her and I love that. The OM continues to be wonderful as well. He also had some adorable scenes with the h, and we see finally how her ocean swim ended. The h is trying to follow her future self's advice, and the OM is definitely falling for it. And by the end the H is totally jealous, but even he doesn't totally understand why. Plus we got a new mystery man from the future.

Anyway, I thought this ep was very good.

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I'm really looking forward to see what will happen next, this episode sure had some unexpected twists!

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You can see how her future self is struggling with feelings for the H. I wonder who he ends up killing... himself? their child? Who could be that person she loves the most?

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Did anyone else watch "Basketball?" I found it very intriguing and emotional. The late 1930's/early 1940's were a very poor time. The show itself was a different then I expected. It does have a Gaksital feel. It isn't just about basketball but the characters lives who play the game. Looking forward to episode #2.

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The heroine YJ is literally having a break down (that very intense scene on the street between her and the H- great acting on both their parts) because, whether she can admit it or not, she is finally seeing that DH never cared for her, and that all she's been through was for nothing but stupidity. This isn't an easy thing to come to terms with, especially because she's suffered a lot, and wasted years of her life for stupid DH. SY second female lead is letting her pride get in the way of her reasoning, and she's trying to hurt MH because she can't accept that she's losing him to someone like YJ. She's also hurting herself in the long run because just like cowardly DH used YJ, he is using her (SY) now. I really like that MH is onto DH, and is investigating DH. MH is going crazy too because of YJ. He's just so obsessed with her! He simply won't let her go. This episode made me believe that he's already in love with her and going crazy with all the mixed up emotions. The last scene between H/h was proof of that, it was marvelous. I can't wait for tomorrow's ep. I wish that this show was 20 eps instead of 16, because I really feel like 16 is too short even though the show is fast paced.

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I do think she is going to figure out that DH is awful soon, but she doesn't get it yet. In fact it's hurting DH that the H uses to threaten her to come back with him.

I'm halfway through heirs, but Dramafever is down, so didn't get to finish. :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer 1 of 1 people think this post adds to the discussion. Do you? Yes No Posted on Oct 23, 2013 7:04:26 PM PDT choirgirl says: Has anyone here ordered dramas directly from PMP Entertainment's website? I've ordered their boxed sets from other sellers, but they have some titles that I want that aren't available here on Amazon or on yesasia. But I'm not sure if it is safe to order directly from them. And aree their shipping rates to the US reasonable?

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I've watched ep 5 of Heirs and I'm glad that this show continues to be good and interesting now 3 eps in a row. I'm really liking the H/h interactions. I really liked the scene when she finds out that he's the second son of Jeguk Group and that she's living in the same house as him. He has this way of talking to Eun Sang by wondering about his feelings for her out loud, in this episode it was "Cha Eun Sang, do I miss you?" to a teary Eun Sang. The way he says it is kind of captivating. I thought the last scene was a bit heavy on the symbolism of the coming love triangle lol. I really think that it will be the H/h story that will mostly carry this show for me.

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And after finally finishing Heirs, I agree that this was another strong episode. Lee Min Ho is really selling this character and his complicated feelings for the h, his brother, and now his onetime friend. This drama is like Boys Over Flowers the "real" version without all the silliness of the original. And I'm liking this one much more for its depth of story and character. I just hope it keeps it up.

Edited to add - @choirgirl: I have not purchased any drama DVDs from their manufacturer, so I can't help with your questions. Sorry. Let us know if you find out anything. More drama purchasing options are always welcome.

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I have started watching my first Korean sitcom, Shut Up Family/Family. While this show is loooong (120 thirty minute episodes) it's very good natured - no makjang or OTT storylines and all of the characters are very likeable, including nice normal parents/stepparents and grandparents. I'm finding the style to be similar to a family drama with multiple storylines and romances. I'm mostly ff to the lead H/h scenes. Lead h is the actress who played the older sister in Master's Sun, but given her hairstyle she's somewhat hard to recognize (she may even have worst hair than the h in Mi-rae's Choice). Lead H/h romance really kicks in about episode 70 when h starts to get an inkling that the H might like her. H was pretty funny with the schemes he comes up with to keep the h from guessing his crush on her. Not sure if this drama is representative of all sitcoms, but after the angst of a melodrama it's nice to watch a light/cute drama.

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Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 24, 2013 9:14:50 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I want to know too, because epi 5 left off in a super exciting Love Triangle place. I just can't wait to watch more, this show is getting better and better.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 24, 2013 11:46:05 AM PDT bluey09h says: Jennifer: http://koreandrama.com/the-heirs-episode-6/ http://www.dramaholics.com/rq68q-episode-6/ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 24, 2013 2:47:43 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: So the "secret" about DH if finally out! Now, D.M., we may finally see the h not putting up with any of his crap! I'm hoping that she'll finally tell the H the truth. He really does deserve to know. And now maybe they can stop misunderstanding each other.

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Lovely D.M. says: And it's not just one secret, everything came out all at once! I really didn't expect that. First she finds out that the one who took her to the hospital and paid her hospital bill is MH. Then she finds out that the one who was with her father that night, before he died, is DH. Then she finds out that DH is the one who blocked her parole, and was the reason her baby was taken away from her. However in this, I have to say that MH is still partly to blame. I like how we see MH looking out for YJ this ep.

I wonder what will happen next, because this ep really was the turning point in the story.

Also I have to say that I really like Kwang Soo- MH's assistant. I hope they give him a love interest :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 24, 2013 7:16:49 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I adore Kwang Soo! He's so sweet and stalwart. And lets face it, he puts up with so much working for MH. I just want him to be happy, so a love interest would be great. YJ's friend already has a crush on him, so why not just let them hook it up! LOL! Heirs ep 6 was intense. YD is such an evil jerk for the most part, and yet I still want to like him. Oh the power of Woo Bin. And Tan is still wonderful. He's looking out for ES as much as he can, but it's such a tightrope. If he's too obvious things get worse for her, but he knows she can't navigate that scary place without help. He's even asking CY to help cover for her. I see things getting much uglier before they get better. But that moment where Tan watches her sleep in the sun was so beautiful. The way he looks at her just melts me.

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Heirs ep 6 is the first episode that really reminded me of HYD. Young Do is similar to Domyoji. He's a big jerk, but I like the way he's somehow softer when he's with Eun Sang.

I'm glad that Kim Tan is looking out for her, she's like a lamb thrown amongst the wolves. I too really liked the scene when KT watched her as she slept. I also noticed that both YD and KT got her phone number without asking her lol. Things are getting more interesting, and the story seems to be picking up!

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luvnlife says: Another great paced episode for Secrets. Now I am sitting on the edge of my seat for a preview... hopefully one will release this weekend. I love how a bunch of the secrets came tumbling out at once. I hope she is able to grow a backbone and get closer to MH. And I'm with Lovely... she'll need a shoulder to cry on.

It's funny because I always watch Heirs after Secret to lighten the mood. I liked episode 6 being light. Overall, imo this drama is moving at a slow pace not that I don't look fwd to watching. We are 1/4 of the way in but the base storyline of the school is just establishing itself. What a swoon scene when ES wakes up to find the dream catcher hanging above her head. Tan can't do too much for her at this point but he wants her to have pleasant dreams. I can't figure Young Do out when it comes to ES. At school he's a big jerk but at the convenience store he surprises us with his banter. I like his character. (Looking forward to the day he's an anti-bully though.)

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 25, 2013 12:05:15 PM PDT cbela says: In "Secrets",...we know that MH is falling in love with KJ. But so far from her, I feel we are still unsure that she really likes or is falling in love with him. So, I hope with the upcoming episodes we see something that clearly hints to let us know that there will be a HEA with H and h.

I am really liking "Heirs", too. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 28, 2013 10:47:12 AM PDT luvnlife says: I got caught up on some dramas yesterday...

Goddess of Marriage: Complete waste of time. Granted I fast forwarded through episodes 1530 and then read recaps for 31-25. I did watch the last episode. It ended like you expected.

The show had potential but the writers let us down. I do hope to see the actors on other dramas soon.

Answer Me 1994: Enjoying this Fri/Sat show. It is something nice to check out over the weekend. There is nice chemistry between all the leads and I find myself relating to some of the story lines more in this series. The episodes are longer in length than 1997. The storyline is a little similar to 1997 but that is ok with me. Some of the scenes could be cut down in length because they seem a big long. (Example: car scene where the dad has to go to the bathroom.)

Basketball - not a lot of hype around the show, but I think it has some great potential to be a good drama. It is very dark and depicts life under the Japanese rule. Basketball itself is only a small portion of the storyline.

Secrets - still my favorite. Rewatched the last two episodes. :) Heirs - looking forward to this week's episodes Is anyone watching any good lakorms, T-dramas or C-dramas? Looking for something to marathon through in the next 2-3 weeks. If you have any recommendations please let me know.

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But on a positive note, I'm now firmly shipping the H/h.

I finally finished Shut Up Family/Family. Overall, I liked the drama (it was generally light hearted, lacking any OTT storylines) and enjoyed the romance between the lead H/h (Ji Ho & Hee Bong). However, I did fast forwarding through most of the other storylines, primarily involving the father/stepmother, the grandmothers and the younger siblings. While the H/h storyline didn't really take off until around episode 70, the first half of the show did include the typical k-drama love rectangle with h (Hee Bong) crushing on OM who was crushing on OW who was crushing on H (Ji Ho) who is crushing on h. In addition, the H in typical kdrama fashion was cold and neurotic and only seemed to laugh and smile when the h was around. The show did have a couple of cute jealousy scenes.

Secret remains my favorite of the currently airing shows. Heirs seems to have turned into a more serious version of Boys Over Flowers. I'm hoping that the storyline won't not go as crazy (please, no amnesia or OTT parents). I continue to watch Medical Top Team, but its the least interesting of all the shows I'm following.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 28, 2013 2:46:52 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: I also watched the end of Goddess of Marriage. What a depressing drama. I really have nothing else to say. Just a waste of some really great actors with a terrible story.

I love 1994, and find the thing that separates it most from 1997, even though they have the

same "mystery", is that in this one I really have no idea who the husband is. And I don't know who I want it to be. Trash Oppa is adorable. And his love for Na Jung, even in just the brotherly way, is obvious and sweet. But Chilbongie has potential too. He already thinks everything about her is adorable. He looks at her with stars in his eyes when she's doing anything. Both of them seem like they love her exactly how she is. I just don't know.

I've only watched the first 2 episodes of Basketball, but it's so sad. It has that Gaksital feel to it obviously because of the time period. I'm just not ready to have my heart ripped out again yet. Think I'll wait for this one.

I'm interested in checking out Three Times Bride and Golden Rainbow, but both are weekend dramas, so I'm going to proceed with caution. Again its the cast that is drawing me to these.

Although Three Times Bride does have a famous writer going for it as well.

Can't wait for subs for MiRae and of course for the Wednesday, Thursday shows.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 28, 2013 4:15:08 PM PDT luvnlife says: The preview for Secrets is out. You can see it on Viki. YES! I like that the h is leaning into the H for some strength. Two more days until Hump Day... aka Wednesday... aka Secrets day!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 29, 2013 8:35:35 AM PDT Lovely D.M. says: MHIYD ep 5 was very good! I'm having a hard time choosing between H and second male lead. I also thought the scene between the H and h's brother was hilarious. I really think that there's a twist about what future MR is saying, because otherwise how can we believe in an HEA between H/h? I'm looking forward to see what happens next.

I'm also excited for the new eps of Secret (my fave airing show right now), and I'm enjoying Heirs (hope that it continues improving) Speaking of upcoming shows, the upcoming k-dramas I'm interested in watching are: Beautiful Man (starts after Secret), My Love From The Stars (starts after Heirs). The shows I"m tentatively interested in are: Three Times Married Woman (even though it's a weekend drama and I don't watch those) and Prime Minister and I (I think this starts after Marry Him If You Dare) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 29, 2013 2:14:08 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I'm halfway through epi 7 of King 2 Hearts and I have a bad, bad feeling, argh!

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The H was such a little bratty manchild during the beginning episodes. Up to ep 14 you mostly want to slap him. Yeah, King2Hearts will make you cry. A few times. Ooof, I'd forgotten how painful some of it was until thinking about it just now. But it's soooo good from a character growth standpoint especially for the H. But yeah, lots of bad, heartbreaking stuff happens. But I still love it.

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I have to make dinner before I can watch the rest of the epi, drat!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 30, 2013 12:10:51 AM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I can't believe what happened to the King! I thought that soldier from the training thingy was going to show up and save the day.

The king was super duper nice and I really liked him. The same goes for the princess, oh, I am so so sad right now. Totally a two hankie moment. I wasn't teary eyed until the mom started to really lose it, lecturing Jae Ha about his future duties. Completely Heartbroken!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 30, 2013 10:11:26 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: This is the turning point in K2H where it goes from cute rom/com feel to more serious melo territory. It still has funny moments, but this is when you know shiz just got REAL. So brace yourself, there is more to come. But yeah, it's so heartbreaking to watch a very good man and his wife curled up together in death. And the poor princess, such a lively fun girl, now so damaged. And our poor immature prince suddenly finding himself with a responsibility he's never wanted nor is prepared to deal with. And sweet, tough Hang Ah navigating this new territory with her biggest support now gone, and a whole new round of pressure being put on. And one super creepy villain who went from crazy annoying to crazy deadly in one episode. He's pure crazy evil. Oh, this makes me want to re-watch this drama. I love it so!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 30, 2013 2:33:48 PM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Both Secret and Heirs today are very good episodes. Secret is right at the climax, so it's so intense. LOVED IT! Heirs is still in the building stages, but today had a bunch of great couple moments. Can't wait for complete subs, so I can understand all the intricacies of the character interactions. Loving these two shows.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 30, 2013 4:17:24 PM PDT Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Yay, I'd completely forgotten about Heirs!

I'm watching K2H while on my treadmill and crying + walking is not a good mix.

I was so upset that I had to watch something upbeat so I watched Penny Pinchers, starring

Song Joong Ki (loved how the King's wife wondered if their son would be like SJK), it is very sweet, the ending was perfect.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 30, 2013 8:12:42 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: MHIYD ep 6 was really good, and it also had some good action/suspense in that train station sequence. Since I know that SJ won't end up with MR, because he's second male lead, then I'll root for second female lead (they're also fated). Reader123 I know that the couple who are fated to be together in dramas, will be together. But KS/MR must be able to change the bad things that will happen, or there must be a big twist in what future MR is saying. Otherwise we won't be able to believe in a happy ending. I also think that they probably did have children, remember future MR is still very cryptic so we barely know anything.

Heirs ep 7 was very good. I find it interesting that there are many parallels between YD and KT, when it comes to pursuing ES. They both kind of blackmailed her this episode. I'm liking Bona and Chan Young too, they're a cute couple. I also like that KT's mother gets along with ES's mother. Even though KT's mother looks down on them, she comes off as this funny airhead and not malicious.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 30, 2013 8:26:00 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Now last but definitely not least, ep 11 of Secret was so intense. The scene when MH held YJ in his arms, as she cried and struggled to get away from him and then just sagged against him, was great and heartbreaking. Also because of their great chemistry it was sort of sensual, as he silently comforts her. I just don't understand why she didn't tell him everything, especially since she wants DH to pay for everything he's put her through, and her father and her son.

MH is already suspecting but has no proof, and if she would just tell him then he would know exactly where to look to find proof. DH is becoming more despicable. This really is a twisted story, but emotionally hooking. I just want YJ to get an HEA. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 31, 2013 5:01:32 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: D.M. - I agree that episode 6 of MHIYD was good and that the writer better have a believable/understandable reason for the h wanting to change her past. I do think that both the H and h have already changed from the past that the future MR lived (but I'm not sure what the time travel "rules" are in this show - at least in Nine, the future H seemed to immediately have the memories from the new reality). I'm hoping that the H/h didn't have children - not sure I could ever understand a h who would willingly change her past if it caused her children to cease to exist.

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Heirs... love the banter back and forth with all characters. "The new kid has so many knights in shining armor. It makes me want to compete."

The writer must also love making a fashion statement. First having Hyun Bin wear sparkly track suits in Secret Garden and now Tan wearing odd sweaters in Heirs.

Basketball was amazing this week. This show is flying under a lot of radars but it is very good. It's only episode 4 and our H revealed his background to the h. (He's been hiding his identity.) They also shared a kiss. I'm extremely loving our anti-hero and the poor 'girl' interactions. I hope it is revealed she's older and they have a romantic pairing.

So glad we have a good group of kdramas to watch this season.

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Yeah, left it out on purpose. Don't want to spoil for anyone. The H in Secret is so totally obsessed with the h. The end almost had me upset with him, but then he gets it together, and actually kneels at the h's feet. I have to admit I swooned a little. And Kim Tan in Heirs is equally swoonable. So protective of the h. Even though most of the reason she's in danger is because of him. Two really great Hs. So after watching this episode of Secret, I have a new theory on what happened to the h's first girlfriend. Let's just say that DH and SY may be more perfect for each other then we would have ever known. Both just evil and selfish to the core.

And with Heirs, I have to say that if YD were played by anyone but Kim Woo Bin, I'd hate him. But there is just something about Woo Bin that leaves me a little room for compassion for him. But he's skating on thin ice and close to being irredeemable. And we get some cute jealousy from hyung this epi too. And Kang Hanuel's character pulls an awesome move on Hyung's girl. I fear for his life if hyung ever learns how much he likes that girl. Seriously jealous Choi Jin Hyuk is not bad people. He's so hot. Jealous Tan is getting to be pretty much an every episode thing and we see it again this time. But he's not the "man" that hyung is yet.

Give him time. The pretty men really do help this drama's watchability as expected. LOL. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No

Posted on Oct 31, 2013 8:32:54 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Yes Rashell ep 12 of Secret was great! AH that ending! *Spoilers* I'll just say one thing...those kisses, especially the last one! I'll leave it at that for now, because I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't watched yet. I also really liked the scene when he made her sing "happy birthday" to him, because it was his birthday. Gwang Soo singing in that one funny scene was so cute.

Also Min Hyuk now knows for sure the truth that he was already strongly suspecting, and he also knows that DH is the one behind YJ's father's death. Now it's just a game of waiting to find sufficient evidence to tear him down. This ep also strongly suggested who might've killed MH's girlfriend. I was kind of sympathizing with SY in earlier eps, but this ep made me thoroughly dislike her.

I haven't watched the new ep of Heirs, I'll be watching it soon though, as it seems that it was a good episode too.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 31, 2013 8:56:19 PM PDT luvnlife says: Secrets **spoilers***... I just knew it when MH told SY that he never kneels before anyone (half way through episode) that he would eventually kneel to her. *Squeal* I just didn't think it was going to happen this episode. I hope they continue to have cute moments now that we sort of hit the climax on their dancing around each other.

Heirs - another fun episode. The previews look intense for next week. What is YD going to do now? It looks like he gets Tan kicked out of his house. I felt sorry for YD when he was trying to have lunch with h. She was terrified of him but he appeared to not notice since he was trying to just have lunch with her. Question about episode 7... how do you think the 'dead body' chalk drawing on the ground is going to come into play with the storyline? Does it have something to do with our storyline? It was such a random scene.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Oct 31, 2013 10:26:46 PM PDT Last edited by the author on Oct 31, 2013 10:37:08 PM PDT Lovely D.M. says: Heirs ep 8 was so good, is this like the season of jealous/possessive male leads? I'm not complaining lol. This ep also had a kiss in it, I really didn't expect KT to kiss ES so soon. I hope we see the rest of the kiss next ep, they have good chemistry. She just can't escape from him. I really like that KT is protecting her.

I like Young Do, but poor Eun Sang looked terrified of him. He is the anti-hero at this point, but I want Young Do to have a sweet love interest similar to ES, to soften him. I also like the subplot of Kim Won and that sweet tutor girl he's pursuing. I agree that he could be scary, if he got really jealous.

Reader123, you make a good point about H/h in MHIYD having children. Now I'm confused again lol.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 1, 2013 8:17:13 AM PDT taz-mania (Reader123) says: Eeek - chief producer of Secret indicates that we'll get an Unimaginable Ending - really? I personally don't need an unimaginable ending, just a happy one for the H/h. This drama continues to hit all the right notes - great H/h and as a real bonus, great villains - right up there with The Princess' Man, King of Baking and Shining Inheritance. So few drama can do great villains, I thought this was a weakness in Faith, Gu Family, IHYV and K2H - villains were too OTT/psycho. http://www.soompi.com/2013/10/31/secret-love-chief-producer-the-ending-will-beunimaginable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=secret-love-chiefproducer-the-ending-will-be-unimaginable Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 1, 2013 9:08:13 AM PDT Rashell Anderson says: Reader, I agree that I'm completely fine with an imaginable ending where the H/h are happy together. But considering how twisted this drama is, I'm preparing for a not so happy ending.

I was wondering what everyone thought about the "forced" kiss in Secret. I was just about to the point where I wanted to deck the H when he finally backed off. And then when he knelt down at her feet and just looked at her, before moving in again slowly and tenderly, I was back on his side. But I'm still not sure she's feeling him the way he wants her to. But I'm hoping he tries more tender and less aggressive in the future. It almost went too far, IMO. Luvnlife, I think the chalk-line was drawn by Joon Young. The boy who was so bullied he left school. It was a symbol of how the place was killing him. :( I do wish the h in Heirs would get a little stronger about standing up to YD. She's so passive with him at school that it's painful to watch. I know that it's because she's so afraid of getting caught out as part of the social care group, but still. She knows Tan has her back. It's time to stop letting that bully just push her around. And if YD is really starting to have feelings for the h, he's not very good with girls. When they're so afraid of you that they're literally shaking with it, chances are they're not going to see you as a romantic interest. And then to trip her like that. UGH! He's just horrible most of the time. But when you see his dad, it's amazing there is even a shred of humanity in there.

Excited for 1994 this weekend. Still not sure who I'm shipping in that one.

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Reader123, Uh I just want a happy ending not an unimaginable one. Now an unimaginably good happy ending would be something I'd like even more :) I also really hope they extend this show, I really feel that 16 eps is too short. I hope they make it 18 or 20 eps.

Now about that last scene in ep 12 of Secret, I will say that I was surprised by the forced seduction sequence, where MH just kisses her again and again. However that last kiss was so great, she's sitting there shaken and he kneels in front of her so he's almost eye level with her.

The way he looks at her... then he cups her face and this time kisses her gently, and she closes her eyes finally accepting his kiss. I thought that kissing sequence starts out so intense and bitter/sweet with so many emotions, and then with the gentle kiss it's beautiful and sort of sad at the same time. This kissing scene was not sweet or warm/light, it was just raw and powerful.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 1, 2013 9:58:05 AM PDT luvnlife says: Lovely - I am swooning just reading your recap (even though I already watched that part of the episode a number of times.)

Please please please writer's.. not another Cruel City ending. I can only take one good cry a year. With the 'unimaginable ending"... I really hope the writer is referencing more of the 'who dunnit' aspect of the show (fingers crossed!). Maybe someone we least expect is involved in all this. (Most of us already have speculated he didn't kill the woman on the road.)

If this show is going the Wuthering Heights way... our h would end up marrying someone else even though she loves H dearly and then the H would still pine after her. She would eventually die, leaving her child (San?) behind. H would live a lonely life until his eventual death......

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 1, 2013 3:27:42 PM PDT cbela says: "Secret" & "Heirs" episodes this week ended shockingly sweet! ^_^ Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 2, 2013 1:22:34 AM PDT bluey09h says: I really want a happy ending for Secret :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 3, 2013 8:11:34 PM PST luvnlife says:

I gave Empress Ki a watch over the weekend since I'm a big Ha Ji Won fan. She is such an awesome actress! The drama is going to be 50 episodes long airing Mondays/Tuesday. The first two episodes pulled me in; however, the last two shows that had more than 30 episodes that I tried to watch failed. (Lee Soon Shin and Goddess of Marriage.) The first 5 minutes was amazing - the scenery, music and acting were superb. The storyline even moved along nicely and I really liked that there is not a dozen character story lines you need to follow.

Plot summary from first two episodes: Our h is about 8 years old and is being sold off as a concubine with a group of other women including her mother. Our H who is also younger and a prince at the time sees the group of women including the h and steps in to let them go free. He frees them in the middle of the night and tells them to run. It was a bad mistake because the women end up slaughtered in the woods as they flee. (The prince didn't have the authority to let the women go.) The h's mother sacrifices herself allowing our h to get away with only the ring that connects her to her unknown father "Ki." Fast forward 10 years, our h is living as a boy who is the head of this street gang that smuggles salt. From the profits of the smuggling, the gangs buys women back from becoming concubines. The H and h meet (again) and duel it out in a archery match. She is unaware that he is the prince and he is unaware she is a woman. They form a bond and the h saves the H from attack. They have some scenes were you can tell the h is very affected by his closeness to her. The H and h split off and the h joins up with some soldiers to protect another king (the om - possible H#2) coming from what is now China. He is sort of the comic relief of the storyline because he is very young and selfish in this point of the story.

Keeping my fingers crossed the good plot continues. The love story is very appealing too.

Reading online, the reviews are mixed coming out of Korea. The storyline is not accurate to history nor are the cloths and hairstyles that people are wearing. But viewers enjoyed the plot and chemistry between our leads. And Ha Ji Won rocked it that sometimes you forgot she was a female. (Swapping bodies with Hyun Bin in Secret Garden maybe helped prepare her for the role... lol) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 3, 2013 8:44:24 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Hmm maybe I'll give that show a try, but a 50 ep seguek makes me hesitate, but I know that it has the same heroine from Secret Garden, and your good review encourages me :) I've also watched the first two eps of Golden Rainbow, but I don't know for how long I'll be watching this, because it is a weekend drama (and we know how those usually turn out lol), and it's long at 50 eps. The first two eps were fairly good, so I'm going to watch more, until it starts to get bad, but hopefully it won't.

I also watched ep 4 of Basketball because of the good reviews you guys gave it. I guess I have to go back and watch the first 3 eps. However I saw some potential, as it seems like it's going to be a character drama first, and romance, with the sports being a complementary part of the story.

Rashell I think that ES has become more afraid of YD because she realized that he won't let her go. I think that YD wants to get closer to ES, but is going about it in the wrong way because he hasn't admitted it to himself yet, so he continues to toy with her in order to piss

off KT (I still don't understand why YD and KT had the falling out). While she does have KT, at this point she probably thinks that he's just a rich boy with a passing interest in her, and that once he loses interest he will simply move on. She doesn't trust KT to be there till the end, yet. Plus she can't get in trouble or risk getting expelled because of her situation. She also doesn't want to cause KT trouble. Therefore she doesn't want to get on YD's bad side, and she's trying as much as possible to avoid him and avoid making him angry.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 4, 2013 8:46:43 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: Thanks for the info on Empress Ki. This is one I'm going to wait until further into it's run to watch. I actually do watch some Seguek dramas just for the historical side and enjoy them. Dong Yi, Yi San, Jewel in the Palace, Queen Seon Dok, to name a few. But I like to be able to watch at my own pace and don't want to wait for episodes. And FYI, unless they are really going to throw historical accuracy out the window, be prepared for the h to marry H#2. They don't call her Empress for nothing. The King of Goryeo may love her, but she marries the Emperor of Yuan.

I just can't get excited about Basketball. It's another I will have to catch later when the right mood strikes. @D.M.: I totally get why ES is afraid of YD. He's shown her repeatedly how awful he can be.

And I agree that she wants to fly under the radar as much as possible for many reasons. I just don't get, if YD is actually liking her, how he figures making her more and more afraid of him is going to work to win her affection. Especially when it just keeps setting up the other guy to run in and rescue her.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 4, 2013 10:13:52 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: luvnlife - thanks for the summary of Empress Ki, it sounds great, I love the gender bender aspects and you are right Ha Ji Won is pretty amazing. I might have to give that show a try.

I'm all caught up on Heirs epis and it sure is keeping my interest. Right when I start to like Kim Woo Bin's character he does something terrible again.

I've been watching epis of King2Hearts, it is very bittersweet right now.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 4, 2013 10:23:55 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Yes, my priority shows are "Secret", "Heirs", and "Marry Him If You Dare", in this order.

These are the 3 shows I'm following. The other shows I'm just checking out, but I wouldn't say I'm following any of them. About Empress Ki, even though heroine marries H#2,

historically she got a happy ending right? So that means that in this drama our heroine will get a happy ending? I might start following this show, but we'll see. I haven't watched too many segueks because of fear of sad endings.

Rashell I think that YD likes ES but hasn't realized it yet, so he's not trying to win her affections at this point. Jennifer I have a like/dislike relationship with YD lol, I find him to be a complex character.

I've also seen stills for "Beautiful Man", and this show looks like it will be very cute, romantic, and quirky/weird. But the synopsis doesn't make the H sound appealing personality-wise, but I'm hoping that there's a twist, and that this show will be executed well.

I hope that just like "Kimi Wa Petto", this drama will turn out solidly good but with a better ending- even though it has a kind of strange premise. Oh I also read that the heroine's name will be "Botong" which apparently translates to "average" or "ordinary" (talk about being literal lol).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 4, 2013 2:43:21 PM PST bluey09h says: It kind of sucks that Heirs and Secret come out at the same time. I wish they were a bit spaced out during the week so the wait wouldn't be this long!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 4, 2013 5:07:31 PM PST luvnlife says: The opening scenes of Empress Ki starts out with the marriage of the Empress to H#2 while H#1 looks on with tears in his eyes. So I'm expecting it to end that way but you never know.

This show is on Mondays and Tuesdays for those who are looking for something to hold them over until Heirs/Secrets on Wed/Thurs.

What is the storyline behind the Rainbow drama? I probably won't pick it up now but I'd be interested to hear how things are going to check it out later.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 4, 2013 7:38:09 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Eeck luvnlife, and that's why I don't invest myself in seguek dramas, because it seems like only rarely do the characters get a happy ending :( This is why I say they should make historical series with fictional characters, so that there can be a happy ending.

Golden Rainbow is about 7 orphans taken in by a kind man, and how they grow up and what obstacles they face. I think the H/h are the eldest two children. This also has the usual tropes including the cartoonishly evil mother in law (who happens to be heroine's grandmother). I'm still deciding whether to watch a bit more of this or not.

I've watched ep 7 of "Marry Him If You Dare", and I felt so bad for SJ this ep. MR annoyed me because she keeps brushing off future MR's warnings, and is just not taking things seriously. KS lost points with me this ep, with his reaction towards seeing MR/SJ, and his harsh words to MR without giving her a chance to speak. I still like second female lead, even though she is trying to keep SJ from getting together with MR. Future MR also needs to stop being so cryptic. I think that it's MR's brother who dies, future MR's reactions towards him strongly suggest that. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's ep.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 4, 2013 8:17:55 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: I actually think the H in Golden Rainbow is not the adopted oppa. He's the second male lead.

Jung Il Woo's character is the lead and he's kind of like Lee Min Ho in Heirs. The illegitimate son of a wealthy family. Of course I just got that from Dramabeans since I haven't actually watched either ep.

I thought everyone looked bad in this ep of MHIYD. Lets hope for better next ep. I did enjoy the two guys facing off at the end. I liked that Se Joo wasn't defeated or giving up just regrouping. And I liked the honesty between them. I wish women would do more of that and less manipulative backstabbing.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 4, 2013 9:31:28 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Rashell thanks for the correction about GR, I didn't know who the lead was.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 6, 2013 6:27:58 PM PST cbela says: I really liked today's episode 13 of "Secret"!!!

The beginning scene with the sweet kiss again.

Especially how MH is so sweet towards YJ! "I came here... to see you.

I had to see you... so I can breathe."

Then, the ending scene of the backward hug. :) yay!

Why do you think MH's tears fell onto YJ's picture/information paper at the beginning?

When MH says how "Wuthering Heights" was about "revenge started with love that ended in tragedy...but what about love started with revenge?". I am hoping that really confirms a HEA for them both MH and YJ. :) Reply to this post

Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 6, 2013 7:59:45 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Secret had another great ep today. I agree, I'm hoping MH's saying about "love started from revenge" is a foreshadowing for a happy ending! I also really liked almost all MH/YJ conversations this ep- many quotable quotes, and some great scenes. I'm starting to think that YJ suffers from a "being sorry" syndrome, even MH yelled at her to stop it. It's sad that almost all the characters in this show are messed up in dif. ways. I sometimes think KS is a robot, then I think "aw he's so cute", then I wonder on who's side is he really (this ep)? I hope that KS is on MH/YJ side because I really like him so far. I can't wait for when DH goes down in flames, he just gets worse every ep. As for second female lead, she needs to know when to give up and move on.

I think I've finally realized what the problem is with MHIYD. While I continue to like this show, the problem is that I'm finding the characters of second male lead SJ and the second female lead more likable and more compelling, than the main leads' characters.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 6, 2013 10:16:50 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I agree D.M. I'm constantly bored/annoyed by Mirae, she just doesn't take her future self seriously and it seems strange, like her future self might as well just leave.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 6, 2013 11:09:28 PM PST Last edited by the author on Nov 6, 2013 11:19:57 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I hear you Jennifer :) I'm also finding that Heirs is going around in circles, and it seems like an aimless story with many characters, and very slow uneven pacing. The only dynamic/charismatic one here is Young Do, but he too is stuck within the shaky conflict of this story and starting to come off as a villian. However I have to say that Woo Bin would've made a great Domyoji - not Gu Jon Pyu (watered down k-version of Domyoji) - the original J-version Domyoji. The other character that is standing out to me with her comedic relief antics is KT's mother. The rest of the characters all feel flat, and I hate that the actor who played Wol Ryung is being wasted here. He was so charismatic as Wol Ryung.

I know that this writer can do a lot better than she is doing with Heirs, since she wrote "Secret Garden" and "City Hall". So I don't understand why this show is turning out to be a hot mess.

Hopefully it will pick up soon, and we'll start to see a direction in this story.

I'm also watching a TW-drama titled Dejavu, only one episode has been posted so it's still at

the beginning, but the first episode was good and made me interested to watch more. I see potential.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 3:03:31 AM PST bluey09h says: I love both Heirs and Secret episodes. I always have to wait for the next day for subtitles though.

I have a question. Can someone explain Kim Tans mothers to me please?

If the woman in the house is Kim Tans biological mother, why do they keep on mentioning the Chairwoman at the school as his mother too?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 5:17:55 AM PST luvnlife says: Bluey09h.... Tan's biological mother is the mistress to his dad. Tan's dad is married to the chairwoman. Because they are a rich/public family, the chairwoman tells everyone Tan is her biological son so as not to lose "face" in society that her husband has a mistress. That is why Tan's real mother was so excited to go to the PTA meeting saying she was ES's mom because she misses out a lot on Tan's life since she has to hide the secret. IMO... I don't think Young Do will tell anyone the secret. He'll maybe attempt blackmail; however, he wont really mean it. He just isn't sure how to express his feelings for ES. I agree... this plot needs to pick up. Episode 11 and it feels like it should be episode 4.

I'm excited for Secrets today. I wonder what prompted our H to pull h off the bus. Im sure they'll flashback today on why he walked up to her with such determination. Did he hear her confession which would make logical sense since it appears they were both outside the city?

OR did he find out more information about her dad's death?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 7:20:59 AM PST bluey09h says: So Tans Mom (the woman we always see inside the house with Tan) is the mistress and not married?

How come we don't see the chairwoman (the wife) in the house?

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Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Nov 7, 2013 11:13:32 AM PST Adnana says: Re: the Chairman's women in "Heirs" So it's like this: the first wife was Won's mother, and I think she was a simple girl from California (if I remember correctly). She died when Won was only 6 years old.

The Chairman then quickly married that woman who is Jeguk High's principal. She couldn't bear any children.

Without divorcing the 2nd wife, the Chairman then took a mistress, Ki Ae, who bore Tan. Therefore, Tan is actually the Chairman's illegitimate son by his mistress. However, in order to confer him legitimacy (and also because of some issues in Korean law at the time that Tan was born, which dictated, I think, that a child could only be registered under the father's name if the parents were married. or something), Tan was in fact registered as the 2nd wife's son.

To summarize: to everyone outside the immediate family, Tan is the Chairman's legitimate son by his 2nd wife. In reality, however, he is the mistress' son and thus illegitimate. (which doesn't matter in the eyes of the law, since his birth certificate clearly specifies the 2nd wife as his mother).

The Chairman currently lives with his mistress, Tan's mother. The 2nd wife only occasionally visits the house (there were a few such scenes in previous episodes).

I hope this clears things up. :) I'm really enjoying "Heirs", despite the many flaws that many people keep pointing out. It has a certain "crack drama" quality to me. I've also since started "Secret" and am enjoying it quite a bit now (not so much in the first episodes).

Edit this post | Permalink Your post: Nov 7, 2013 11:29:31 AM PST Adnana says: Another thing: Lee Min Ho is, as ever, LOVE. So this may sound weird, but... I really hope Park Shin Hye does another drama with Kim Woo Bin sometime in the future, only this time with KWB as the hero. Preferably playing similar kind of characters. His character is "Heirs" is really effed up, but considering his circumstances (i.e. having been raised by that promiscuous psycho dad of his), Choing Young Do is perfect as a fictional (anti)hero. One you'd steer clear away from in real life, but whom you'd (maybe?) soften for when reading about him on page in a romance novel, or when seeing him on the screen in a romance drama. From the safety of being far away (i.e. divided by the gap between fiction and reality), I can admit that I find this kind of character endlessly fascinating.

That being said, there's a whole lot of repulsive mixed in Choi Young Do's character alongside the fascinating. (if I was the one writing him, I'd definitely tone down the undiscriminating violent tendencies. as for using your superior force to push a girl around-seriously, dude, not cool). Given his extreme behavior, I think that 99% of the character's saving grace is Woo Bin's fabulous charisma. He's really good at hinting at the vulnerability beneath Choi Young Do's bullying exterior.

Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Nov 7, 2013 11:32:03 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says:

D.M. - I was talking about Marry Him if you Dare, not Heirs. I actually really love Heirs, not as much as I loved Secret Garden, I must admit. I think I'm giving up on MHIYD, it's just not interesting to me anymore.

I think the chairwoman has a separate home and she and dad haven't told anyone about it.

I can't wait for today's episode, I wonder what Tan's brother will do with the information he got from Rachel. I wonder what will happen with Tan's mom saying she is going to pay for everything. Creepiest of all, is Tan's dad hoping to groom Cha Eun Sang into his next live in mistress? Is that part of the reason why he's paying for her to go to school?

Is anyone else bothered by the chairwoman's clothing? This last episode, when she arrived after the fight in a big pink coat with the hem of her nightshirt dress showing, she looked like a crazy old cat lady in a housecoat, "get off my lawn, hooligans!'

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 11:46:19 AM PST bluey09h says: thanks for all the clarification guys! re: Heirs I don't want any major twists and pain but of course there are bound to be some in k-drama.

Also, I have to admit I find Choi Young Do fascinating too. He kind of fits the hero-obsessed thread, lol. (Aside from the violence and bullying) but now I think we're seeing his other lovey side come out since hed admitted to himself he likes Eun Sang.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 12:47:00 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer I was talking about MHIYD as well lol. I guess I should've specified that part of my post. Then I went on to talk about Heirs. I continue to like Heirs, the problem is when I think about its potential had things been done differently, I start to get annoyed because I know that it could've been so much better.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 1:59:22 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: D.M. - Ha ha, very funny, I do that too. I do think there is less chemistry between Park Shin Hye and Lee Min Ho than there could be, not sure which of them is the problem (or maybe they both are). But I really love the older brother and the tutor girl, partly because I've seen both of them in other series and loved them (she had the best scenes in Wild Romance, he was amazing as Kang Chi's father in Gu Family Book).

Bluey - Choi Young Do is fascinating and I feel ashamed that I think so, because he really is the worst sort of bully.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 2:06:46 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: I actually don't mind the pacing in Heirs. I think with Secret being so fast and intense its nice to have a slower more mellow drama to follow it with. Choi Young Do is truly an awful character that is ONLY being saved by the grace of having a wonderful charismatic actor portraying him. Kim Woo Bin is the only thing likeable about this guy. I do feel sorry for the clearly horrible home life he has had, but its turned him mostly into a sociopath. He doesn't know how to have real relationships. The reason that he turns on his best friend is ridiculous.

And his treatment of the girl he's come to like is downright frightening. But I do agree that he's fascinating in the way that I keep wondering if he's redeemable. I want him to be, but at some point he's going to cross a line that he can't come back from. And I feel like each episode with another violent outburst puts him that much closer to being unable to go back.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 2:41:19 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Rashell - I agree, I hope Choi Young Do can change his life, but he doesn't seem to have a reason, nothing he does will ever make his father love him and it sounds like his mother ran off.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 4:33:27 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Ep 14 of Secret was so good, I didn't expect the beautifully cute moments we got between MH and YJ. Aw I loved the way she held his hand, and the way he told her to lay her head on his shoulder. I also feel like I have to mention the 3 ladies that YJ lives with, because they're so funny. Some things with the company I didn't understand, but I really hate SY and DH. I can't wait to see how it all turns out, since the last scene was a face off between all four characters MH, SY, DH, YJ. I really hope that it's somehow all a setup to get DH and maybe even SY to trip over their own smugness, and hang themselves so to speak.

I got scared when MH told YJ: "Now I think I will live...Yoo Jung-ah before me, you shouldn't die first". I think the "ah" is like an endearing way to saying someone's name. It was a very touching moment. I really hope that this isn't a foreshadowing of a sad ending, but just something he said when he's feeling peaceful to be with YJ. YJ/MH deserve a happy ending, after everything. So I'm keeping the hope for a good/satisfying HEA (please!).

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Posted on Nov 7, 2013 5:16:31 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @D.M.: Yes, the ah or ya at the end of a name is the most familiar way to call someone.

You'll also hear, especially with family or childhood friends the ie at the end. Like Chan Youngie . It means that you are very close. It's always one of my favorite parts of the drama when the H stops calling the h by shi and starts using the ah. So I totally melted when MY called her Yoo Jung ah. There were a ton of adorable couple moments this ep. Which I think we'll all be grateful for next week when the finale makes things tense again. And yes, I love the supporting characters in this one like Kwang Soo and the jailhouse friends. So cute.

Heirs was good too. I think the H realized just how unprepared he really was to protect the h.

And she realized how much she really does want to be with him. So they both learned valuable lessons. YD's dad is just such a waste of a human being. It's so sad that his son almost had no chance to become a decent person. This episode also highlighted the difference between Tan and Won. Tan really would be willing to put it all on the line to be with the person he loves. Won can't abandon what he's been raised to become even for the woman he loves. And even sadder was she knew it without having to really be told. :( I thought it was sweet that HS showed up just at that moment to show her his affection. Speaking of informal vs formal speech, it was cute how Tan called out HS on calling ES informally. Telling him he'd overlook this once, but not to do it again. I'm also now worried about the body mark on the sidewalk in connection to HS. After Tan said he's tried to commit suicide last year, I'm worried that he's still on that edge even if he pretends to be fine. Just a red flag there. I'm not a fan of YD's hug even though I do think he intended to show her his liking for her even without seeing Tan. But once he did see Tan, it was a jerky move to hug her like that. But that's classic YD. Just when you think he may have a spark of decency and real sincere emotion, his stronger jerk side pops out to squash it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 6:15:08 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Thanks for confirming that Rashell, it makes it all the more special when the male lead finally adds the "ah" at the end of the heroine's name, or when the "ie" is used at the end of the h's name, but I feel the "ah" sounds more intimate.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 7:41:38 PM PST luvnlife says: What is everyone's take on the back hug off the bus in Secrets? What prompted the H to pull the h off the bus and for the h to accept? (I plan on rewatching both episodes this weekend.) I understand our h finally admitting her feelings. She admitted to the dead girlfriend that she had feelings for the H but was fighting them because she felt guilty. She wasn't going to do that anymore... just one day with him would be enough for her. (I hope that wasn't a foreshadowing either.)

The opening sequence confused me because it showed the H looking at the h at the memorial

but then the next shot showed the h walking behind the H and Gwang So - as if she was deep in thought heading into the memorial area. I'm confused. Did he over hear her that he went after her on the bus?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 7, 2013 9:51:24 PM PST cbela says: In "Secret", the opening scene of Ep 14 began with h leaving the memorial after she admitted her feelings. H is watching her leave. Then it was a flashback of H and GS leaving memorial with h coming to apologize to dead gf. Then, H talking to his deceased gf about h. He did overhear h, thus the hug off the bus. :) ...

In "Heirs", Kim Tan is so sweet and protective! :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 9, 2013 11:11:38 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: Is anyone watching Reply 1994? It is very similar to 1997 except I have to say that the love triangle and the "who is the husband?" in 1994 is much more of a dilemma. I felt like in 1997 that Yoon Jae was really the only choice. Everyone was rooting for him to get his girl all along and anyone else wasn't really much of a threat. But in 1994 the two guys are actually both real options. And both are good likeable men that would both be great husbands and fathers. You can really see that the h would be happy with either. And it's so hard for me to chose which one I like best. It changes from episode to episode. Chilbongie is so obviously crushing on her. He looks fascinated with every single thing she says or does. But Trash Oppa knows her inside and out. And he's really the best oppa ever. He does all the sweetest everyday kind of things for her. But I can't decide if his feelings are only brotherly or if they go deeper. I can see the appeal of being with someone who you've known forever and are completely comfortable and yourself with. But there is also a thrill in meeting a new person and discovering each other as the relationship grows. I'm struggling with this one. And it's even harder deciding when we don't really know who the winner will be. I don't want to invest in a ship just to have my shipper heart broken. Anyway, even with this issue I'm still really liking this one. It has that same sweet nostalgic feel that the first one had.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 9, 2013 5:17:38 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I've started watching a k-drama titled "Can You Hear My Heart", it's 30 eps long. It's turning out better than expected. I'm at ep 11. I skimmed through the first 4 or 5 eps when the characters were children. I know these eps were needed to set up the background of those characters, but I felt they could've been shorter.

However starting with ep 6 it just gets better and better. But I don't understand why the H (who's deaf and hiding it, in order to take the company back from his wretched stepfather) is mean to the goofy/sweet heroine. The heroine (who's the same actress from Secret) basically goes around trying to sell cars to make a living. She takes care of her mentally handicapped stepfather and ailing grandmother. I dislike Maroo/Joon Ha, so far he comes off as very selfish. I just want the sweet heroine to forget him- even if her stepfather and grandmother are obsessed with waiting for him to come back home. So far, I'm enjoying this show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 9, 2013 6:04:45 PM PST luvnlife says: Rashell... I am with you on Reply 1994. Loving this show! I read an article online a few weeks ago saying that even the writers at this point have left who the husband is open ended.

They wanted to see how the viewers reacted to the onscreen chemistry prior to writing the reveal scene. At this point I'm guessing Oppa but Chilbongie would be great too. (My heart melted with the baseball scenes.) When they finally reveal who the husband is, I wonder how the other one still stayed their friend. I can see Oppa staying her 'brother' is she marries Chilbongie but how does Chilbongie still stay their friend if she marries Oppa? Either way, I am going to be sad for whatever guy isn't picked.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 9, 2013 8:51:20 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: @luvnlife: The poor writers! I bet they didn't realize that she'd have great chemistry with both of them. I agree that it will be interesting to see how everyone stayed so close. This week was definitely Chilbong's week to shine. I don't know if you've noticed, but he tries to copy her accent when he's with her. How adorable is that? And he's already very protective and concerned for her. But Oppa is so great too. He takes care of her every need without her even having to ask. I've honestly never been do torn. I have liked both guys in the past but always had a clear favorite. This time I really don't. I guess I'll just take whichever one she doesn't! ;) @D.M.: I've watched Can You Hear My Heart and the H does get better. Maru Oppa stays pretty selfish. Don't want to spoil too much, but I liked it ok. Not the best drama, but definitely not the worst either.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 10, 2013 2:50:23 AM PST bluey09h says: Preview of episode 11 (without subs) http://couch-kimchi.com/2013/11/10/heirs-episode-11preview/ You replied with a later post Reply to this post

Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Nov 10, 2013 3:09:04 AM PST Adnana says: bluey09h, Subs for the preview are out now on joonni.com Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Nov 10, 2013 8:37:42 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Oh you guys for a second there I thought it was the preview for ep 15 of Secret, I confess I'm a bit disappointed that it isn't. As for Heirs preview, hopefully the story will start moving forward and we'll get a good/proper kiss between the H/h soon- the first kiss was bad.

Rashell thanks for the headsup, I was hoping that maybe Maru's character improves but apparently not. Hopefully he'll get a satisfying wake-up call and suffer a little. The H is becoming nicer to the h, and now she knows that he's deaf. I really like the H/h scenes together, but I feel that there aren't enough scenes between them so far. So hopefully there'll be more scenes between them in the second half of this show.

I also want to check out "Worlds Within" or "The World They Live In", after I'm done with CYHMH. So has any of you guys watched it, is it a good show? I've only seen a youtube vid about this show, and this kdrama has very good kissing- better then the majority of kdramas.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 10, 2013 11:30:20 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: thanks for the Joonni rec, Adnana, next week's epis are going to be amazing.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 11, 2013 5:21:16 AM PST luvnlife says: I saw this article this morning on how N Korea executed 80 people for watching smuggled Kdramas. They supposedly gathered up 10,000 people in an arena to watch the execution. It's so sad to think how things are so much different between these two neighboring countries.

My heart goes out to both NKorea and SKorea. http://news.yahoo.com/north-korea-publicly-executes-80-people-033055520.html Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 11, 2013 10:16:36 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says:

D.M. - don't know if it helps but I was never able to make it past episode 3 of The World They Live In - just couldn't get into the story or characters.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 11, 2013 11:13:46 AM PST Amazon Customer says: D.M and Reader123 - I'm normally a lurker, but Reader's comment made me remember my experience with Worlds Within. It felt boring, hard to relate to, and well, just hard to get into overall. About the kisses--I read on dramabeans that Hyung Bin and Song Hye Kyo started dating after meeting on the set of Worlds Within.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 11, 2013 1:48:34 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: I hate to agree with both Reader and Sally (Welcome to the thread, Sally!!), but I've tried to watch Worlds Within a few times and the show just kind of thinks it's more important then it is. I don't know how to explain it, but it's like the moments are supposed to feel big and special, but they just felt flat. It is boring. There are a few good kissing scenes, but even the romance is weak. It just didn't ever really care about anyone. But maybe when you try it, you'll get a different impression. Let us know.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 13, 2013 8:42:44 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: So I started watching a "revenge" drama called Ice Adonis at dramafever. This drama is over 100 eps (they are 30 min eps though) and I can safely say at this point that I'm addicted. The first 25 eps or so are watching the h's whole world fall. I wouldn't say there is a clear cut H in this one. And I don't know that any love line will get an HEA. But after the h really does lose everything, she really begins to fight back. She doesn't go outside the law. She just uses every weakness that the bad people have against them. The villainess in this one is truly so evil it's scary. She honestly has zero remorse for anything she's done and actually sees herself as the victim. She is always about one second away from being completely crazy. There aren't words for how vile of a creature this girl is. Seriously. I'm 68 episodes in and all I need to make this drama worth it is to see her fall. Every little lie the h exposes is just one more nail in her coffin. It's fabulous. I can spoil more if you want by talking about the guys in this one and the twisted love lines. But I don't want to give too much away. Anyway, I'm really loving this one. And with Secret ending, this could be good one to satisfy your "revenge" drama appetite.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 13, 2013 9:38:53 AM PST Lovely D.M. says:

I'm almost done with "Can You Hear My Heart", and this show does capture the viewer emotionally despite the annoying parts. However Maroo/Joon Ha's story is the major reason that stopped this from having a chance at being a favorite of mine. I mean he's the selfish one, acts like an entitled brat all the time and it's all "woe is me", and yet all the characters around him keep trying to find excuses for him and keep trying to console him. It's so frustrating that he never learns his lesson, that he doesn't see that he's been loved by his poor mentally handicapped stepfather, and he's the one who threw away that love because he's embarrassed to have such a father. I also don't like how the H/h are always so concerned for him, no matter what bad thing he does.

However on the positive side, this show has one of the most beautiful instrumental OSTs, deeply moving. The H/h have great chemistry, and there are moments of greatness in this show (some really sweet H/h moments, and moments like when the H stood on stage and announced to the reporters that he's deaf). However the whole thing is tainted with the overfocus on a character- Maroo- who does not deserve all the sympathy and love he is getting, while he keeps doing bad things and whining about being unloved.

On another note: I can't wait for the last two eps of Secret, I really hope that H/h won't get separated for any period of time (please!), and that we'll get a good HEA. Also thanks guys for the headsup about "Worlds Within", I guess I'll check it out sometime when I have no other interesting kdramas to watch, but I won't go in with high expectations.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 13, 2013 9:39:24 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I decided to give Secret a try, everyone on this thread was raving about it and even though it isn't my kind of story (or so I thought) I'm 4 episodes in and totally loving this. I can see why it's so addictive.

I took a look at Ice Adonis and it looked pretty good, I'm not sure if I could stick out 100 epis without a HEA. Let us know if there is one in the end.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 13, 2013 9:43:56 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer, Secret just keeps getting better with every episode. For me the first 4 eps are the weakest in this show, so if you already really like it, then prepare yourself you'll end up loving it because the best is yet to come :) Oh yes, and Rashell I forgot to add, please keep us updated about Ice Adonis. Also is the romance plot a major part of the story or a subplot, because if I'm going to check out such a long show then the romance plot has to be given the same weight as the revenge plot, and better yet if they're intertwined within each other, like Secret.

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Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 13, 2013 10:09:26 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: Okay, so how to explain the "romance" in Ice Adonis. So it's like this. The h and the villainess are step-sisters. The h's mother is married to the v's father. The v is insanely jealous of the h. In her mind the h is taking the affection from of her family from her. Then the v finds out that the man she has loved since childhood is in love and now engaged to the h. This tips her over the edge and she begins to do everything in her power to ruin the h. In the end she actually kills the guy's sister to cover her tracks. But with the help of her father, she frames the h for the crime. The H tries to stay faithful to the h, but with everyone he knows and fabricated evidence pointing the h, he eventually leaves her. And due to concerns at their company among other reasons, he actually marries the v. The H's half-brother, who had a chance to save the h, before the murder but didn't feels immense guilt over what happened to the h. He believes that she's innocent since he has seen proof that she was innocent of other crimes she was accused of. He decides that he'll be on her side while she serves her term, and that he'll help her once she is released. At first it's guilt, and maybe a little bit of sticking it to his half-brother, but he falls in love with her. And he's wonderful. He does every single thing he can to help her. You get to hear his thoughts sometimes and they're all about doing whatever he can for her. She doesn't love him. I don't think she's even in a place where she can think about love. She's so focused on her revenge. I haven't even begun to list all the things that the v does to the h. But it's Secret levels of awful and then some. The husband of the v doesn't love his wife either. He also loves the h. But he's unable to admit how wrong he was. I don't think he knows how to live with the truth that he turned his back on the woman he loved when she needed him most. And there are still major secrets out there just waiting to blindside him. He's a good man, but he was weak. The last guy in this one is not interested in the h. He is the husband of the sister who was murdered. He was a gangster who turned into a legitimate business man. He's the Min Hyuk if you will. He at first wants to destroy the h with his own hands, but the step-brother is his mentor. And he convinces him to just watch her and see if she's telling the truth about being innocent. He eventually comes around to the h's side. Although he still doesn't know that the v is responsible for his wife's death. And I don't think he would hesitate to kill her. He's kind of awesome as a character really. Anyway, I'm not sure where the romances will go. The romance is in there. But I don't see how anyone gets an HEA. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 13, 2013 11:13:56 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I do really like Secret, so much so that if they end it well it might be one of my top 5 favorites.

If it ends on a sour note, it still might give Bridal Mask a run for its money as my favorite drama that doesn't end in a HEA. I'm hoping the twist doesn't turn out to be that Kwang Soo is the killer (but won't mind if it's Se Yeon or anyone else for that matter).

I thought that episodes 4-6 of Unemployed Romance were better than episodes 1-3 (actually think drama would have been better if they had just started the show beginning with episode 4). However, I didn't like the eight year time jump in the H/h relationship, as it seemed that their relationship hadn't moved forward at all during this time period and that the h seemed to

have developed a lot of bitterness towards the H (he was still trying to trying to pass an exam after 8 YEARS!). I also didn't understand why the OW hadn't moved on but instead even after the H/h had been dating for 8 years still took the opportunity to backstab them (you would think that even the most obsessed OW would move on/get over it after 8 years). But overall, it's still a cute, light show.

While I still enjoy both Heirs and MHIYD, neither are a crack drama for me. My biggest problem with MHIYD is that I don't like future Mi-Rae and pity the H for having ended up with such a nasty, bitter, money-hungry woman (show has not done even a half way decent job in getting me to understand this character). Also, not too sure that I like the OM anymore, especially since future Mi-Rae indicates that he was the cause of the H's downfall. Also, never a big fan of a character trying to force someone to like them.

Not sure why but I still continue to watch Medical Top Team. Unfortunately, it has way, way too much backstabbing office politics.

Please let us know how Ice Adonis ends. FYI - Good Drama has it under the name of Yellow Boots.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 13, 2013 3:40:53 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Okay Rashell, that sounds complicated, but keep us updated on whether there is an HEA or not.

I've watched ep 15 of Secret, I think it's around 90% subbed. Anyways this episode I felt angry and really sad. I don't want YJ and MH to part even for a little while. I also hope that MH will get a divorce with that pathetic SY, as soon as things settle. I've also never seen a character as despicable as DH, I really want a very painful ending for him. I don't think San is alive, I think DH's despicable mother is lying in order to stop YJ from saying the truth about DH. I really hope that what MH is doing is part of a plan to bring both DH and SY down.

Now onto the good, this episode had one of the very best romantic scenes. MH lovingly kissed YJ's scar, that whole scene was so beautiful. I hope that YJ is pregnant. I hope that this show will end with MH marrying YJ, they really really deserve a happy ending together. I can't wait to see how they will wrap everything up next ep. This show has not disappointed me yet, and at every turn it exceeded my expectations. So even if I'm feeling a little let down by the turn of events in this ep, I'm going to keep hoping that the ending will make us happy.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 13, 2013 5:13:49 PM PST luvnlife says: Secrets... such a lovely but sad episode. I hope it ends up well... because then it would be in my top 5 as well. I'm so dreading a Cruel City kind of ending.

Thanks for the suggestion of Ice Adonis/Yellow Boots. I see a lot of people in Soompi/Secrets thread raving about Yellow Boots. I'm hoping that means it ends up HEA. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 13, 2013 6:04:34 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: I loved the love scene in Secret today just for itself, but I pretty much hated the rest. Noble idiocy all over the place. It's my least favorite drama trope. So it better all be resolved tomorrow with an HEA! Yeah Ice Adonis is all kinds of twisted and twisty. I'll let you all know HEA or not. Now off to watch Heirs.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 14, 2013 3:58:25 PM PST Last edited by the author on Nov 17, 2013 8:29:49 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: I finished "Can You Hear My Heart", I thought the H's proposal to the h was so cute and sweet and moving. Overall I liked this show despite the annoying things about it.

I watched the last episode of Secret, and I'm going to miss this show. There are several things I want to mention, but I can't because I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't watched it yet. I will only say that this ep was sad and happy at the same time, with a happy ending for our OTP - but I wished that we had more OTP moments this ep, because their scenes together are so good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 14, 2013 7:09:52 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: Yes the final scene with the OTP in Secret just left me wishing we'd have a little more time with them together. I thought overall it ended well, but I did feel the last two episodes were the weakest of the drama. Still it was very good and while it won't be in my top 5 it's one I'll definitely check out again.

I've finished Ice Adonis and while I'd say the ending is mixed. There are sad parts, happy parts, and parts left open. The main romance is definitely the left open variety, but I was okay with that. The H needed to prove himself to the h all over again and there wasn't enough time passed for him to do that. My favorite side couple got an HEA though, so I was happy with that. And the bad people are not magically forgiven and have to pay for their crimes. And the OM's love for the h is beautiful to end. I don't want to spoil too much, but I liked this drama.

Worth the time I spent watching. There really is a special place in he!! For the crazy villainess. She was just delusional and honestly believed her own lies. It just became part of her nature. So hate able that girl.

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In my top 5 list.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 14, 2013 8:51:54 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Okay so now that you guys have watched it, what I wanted to ask was why did MH feel the need to leave, because he wanted to punish himself? Is he punishing himself for hurting YJ? Or for not being able to protect his previous girlfriend who died with their baby? or what? I didn't understand his reasoning, I think it's probably a combination of the two. It's good that San is alive, but it was also sad because YJ had to leave him with his loving adoptive parents until he's old enough to understand.

The last scene between our OTP was so great, and the whole "don't call me president, call me by my name" thing, made me melt. I'm glad they had a beautiful HEA. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 14, 2013 10:02:37 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: My impression was that he felt he needed to do penance for his crimes. I think that included his cowardly behavior with his previous girlfriend, his wrongful persecution of Yoo Jung, and his criminal behavior in some shady business schemes. He wanted to repent and come to her fresh.

As a mother, I understand her decision to leave San with the loving parents who are raising him. I actually have a 5 year old son and I can not imagine what it would do to him to be taken from my husband and me. He knows us. He would remember us. We are his world. I understand not wanting to put your child through that kind of trauma. It goes against everything you are as a mother to inflict that kind of hurt on your baby. But I can't imagine how it must hurt to let someone else be your child's mother. At least it seemed like she was going to be part of his life.

The end scene was fabulous. So hot the way he lifted her onto the table and the kiss was not too shabby either. Great drama!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 14, 2013 10:40:41 PM PST Last edited by the author on Nov 14, 2013 10:44:08 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Rashell that makes sense, I knew it was probably a combination of things for him. Yes I guess I agree about San, though the decision is very hard. Yes this show had some beautiful kisses and sensuality.

I've watched ep 12 of Heirs, and it was good- the story is picking up. I really liked how KT defended his mother, and announced that she was his mother, it was moving. I also like that he's not giving up on ES, even if she pulls away. I'm also glad that YD has admitted to himself that he likes ES. We also finally found out the reason for the KT and YD fallout, and I can understand why YD would be so angry. On a side note, I think KT would look better with his hair slicked back similar to YD. Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 14, 2013 11:45:34 PM PST cbela says: I just finished the last two episodes of "Secret"!!! I loved how MH did tenderly kiss YJ's scar.

I felt no sympathy for DH, I just found him annoying particularly the scene about seeing and now knowing he lost his son and was apologizing to YJ. yay!!! I LOVE that "Secret" ended happily... that YJ finally said MH, and there were happy and beautiful kisses from our H and h!:) This is one of the better ending of a k-drama!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 15, 2013 5:25:59 AM PST luvnlife says: I too agree that they both had to separate for a short time in Secrets in order to be together.

That is why MH went to such a desolate place banishing himself for all the wrong he did.

They knew if they acknowledged each other in the airport they wouldn't be able to find their own happy selves. MH did need to do penance and 'find himself'... for too long revenge had defined who he was. YJ needed time to find herself as well... for too long she was fighting against MH and then DH and then she was emotionally charged with San. Now that Secrets is done does anyone have anything new eyed up to fill the void?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 15, 2013 7:45:57 AM PST Lovely D.M. says:

luvnlife, I have "Pretty Man"/"Beautiful Man" lined up. I see potential, but this show is in the genre of romance/comedy drama. It will start next week if I'm not mistaken, and it will air in Secret's time slot.

There are several other new shows starting in a few weeks that I will check out too.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Nov 16, 2013 11:53:09 AM PST Last edited by you on Nov 16, 2013 4:53:57 PM PST Adnana says: For me, the same as for Rashell, the last 2 episodes of "Secret" fell a little flat.

ETA: Massive SPOILERS follow I'm glad there was a romantic happy ending, but the "happy" moment was too brief, imo. Just MH returning to visit YJ and kissing her... Idk, it was sort of too little, too late. I would have wanted a stronger confirmation that MH and YJ will, in fact, be able to make it together as a couple, long-term. I would have wanted to actually see them happy, together, instead of having them go through a long separation... cut to a very brief reunion... cut to end credits.

After all the angst and pain they (and we, the viewers) had gone through, I would have appreciated a few more minutes of lightheartedness/happiness. You know, just to balance the scales. Alas, it was not to be.

Also, I'm really, really dissatisfied with the way that things with SY and DH were ended.

Was it really too much to ask for them to get a proper punishment, after all the evil and havoc they had wreaked? And, yes, I know that DH ended up in prison, but I couldn't enjoy that at all, because I just couldn't swallow how he'd gotten there. I mean, really? After 15 episodes of seeing this guy do murder by hit-and-run, murder by abandonment; stepping over the woman he'd loved, stepping over his son etc. ad nauseam... he finally wins over MH (who gave him the file he had on him) and it is THEN that he is suddenly stricken by remorse and decides to confess everything? Sorry, but there was zero motivation for the man he'd become to do that, at that point in time. I just didn't buy it, and thus I was really unhappy with that plot turn.

And SY... don't even let me get started on her. After all the many nasty, ugly, backstabbing things she'd done... she gets away with NO punishment? Moreover, MH gives her his shares?

As a sort of prize for the evil b*** she'd been for 15+ episodes? So disappointed.

To conclude, "Secret" was an enjoyable (and frustrating) watch, but definitely not one among my favorites. ***SPOILERS END*** On the other hand, I'm currently obsessing over "The Heirs". There's no accounting for taste, I suppose. :) I loved "Faith", and I love "The Heirs"--which definitely puts me in a kdramawatching minority, but I don't care. I don't even mind that the plot in "The Heirs" was a bit meandering; "Secret Garden" had that problem too (as a recent rewatch made me finally see), what with the constant back-and-forth between will the heroine accept the hero's pursuit, or won't she?--and yet "Secret Garden" remains one of my favorites kdramas and is the drama that made me start this thread. :) So all's good.

Also, the end of episode 12 of "The Heirs"--talk about good acting. KT crying and ES tearing

up because he's in pain just about broke my heart. I want to send flowers and puppies and bunnies to those two, just to see them smile.

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I like Heirs, but I'm not nearly as invested as I am in Secret and I gave up on Marry Him if You Dare. It's kinda boring and if I hadn't seen the heroine in Coffee Prince, I would have thought she isn't a very good actress. Maybe I'll get back to it someday, but it has a I Summon You Gold vibe but without the adorable second couple.

I am super duper looking forward to Pretty Man, it sounds like so much fun.

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Moving on, as for Heirs I'm liking it but I'm not invested in it, it doesn't have that "it" factor. I find it average. I agree the last two eps of Secret could've been better. But as for the last scene between MH/YJ, I didn't think he was just visiting, I thought it clearly looked like he had returned to start his life with YJ and they were teasing each other verbally.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 16, 2013 7:50:10 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: So after this week's eps of 1994, I'm leaning toward Cilbongie. He's just so completely gone over her. He travels 12 hours to see her face for 3. And while I think oppa has a reason for not accepting her feelings, the fact is he hasn't acknowledged them. And it's hurting her.

Cilbongie on the other hand has laid his feelings out even knowing she likes someone else.

But who knows next week oppa will do something awesome and I'll be leaning his direction.

This maybe the best triangle ever.

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Lol... Rashell - I came on here to say the same thing. Team Cilbongie this week. It was a parallel to see Cilbongie race to see her for a few hours, while Oppa chose to spend his hours with friends. And Oppa admitting he didn't know what the movie was about just didn't do it enough for me. I'd love to see the Cilbongie romance blossom more since we don't really know what our h is thinking. Supposedly next week Oppa moves out of the house so that will cause some drama for sure. The writers are doing this drama right with keeping us guessing.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 17, 2013 8:28:03 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: I started watching Reply 1994. I was going to wait until it was done, because I wanted to know who she ends up with before starting to watch, so that I don't have to spend every episode trying to guess. However I finally gave in and ended up watching ep 10 and really liked it, even though it's slow paced. So now I'm going through the first 9 eps. So the love triangle is between Oppa, the "h" Na Jung, and Chilbong? I can't wait to see who she will end up with. I really liked the way Chilbong told that he liked her, whereas Oppa remains silent but I also liked the way she blurted out her feelings to Oppa. So as it stands the heroine likes Oppa, and Oppa's feelings are a mystery, and Chilbong likes the heroine. Do I have the order correct? I too think she will end up with Chilbong.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Nov 17, 2013 9:51:23 AM PST luvnlife says: Lovely - you are correct; however, Oppa's actions may speak louder than his words. He always does things for the h and will say things about her to other people that imply he may like her more than he lets on. You will see that he also jokes and laughs a lot to mask revealing how he feels.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 17, 2013 11:57:30 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: luvnlife summed it up perfectly. That's what makes this triangle so difficult. Oppa is the perfect oppa. He does everything to help the h in any way. He truly takes care of her in the sweetest way. But his true feelings are a mystery. We know he loves her. We just aren't sure if he loves her romantically, but there are certain hints that his love isn't only brotherly.

Chilbongie on the other hand couldn't hide his feelings for anything. So it's good that he confesses. Some of the most poignant scenes in 1994 are of Chilbong watching the h, Na Jung, watching Oppa. I don't think you'll be sorry for watching this one. They are both really good men, so the h will be lucky with whichever one she picks. And clearly the other is still close with her too. So it must all work out.

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Posted on Nov 18, 2013 12:22:04 AM PST bluey09h says: So I got my sister hooked on the Heirs series and she has watched the last few episodes with me. I'm re-watching the drama from episode 1 with her. :-p I actually really like Heirs for some reason. It's such awesome escapism, haha. I also like how persistant Kim Tan is in his love but i have a feeling they're going to separate in an episode or so unfortunately with Tans father making plans for Eun Sang to go abroad.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 18, 2013 7:26:01 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: While the last few episodes of Secret were not as good as they could have been, overall, for me at least, this was the best of the 2013 dramas.

My other favorite 2013 dramas (none of which will make my overall top dramas list) were: * I Hear Your Voice - wonderful character arc for the h, great H and one of the better second female leads * Good Doctor - a heartwarming story of the H's journey to finding love and acceptance, including a happy ending with the h * Master's Sun - the Hong Sisters redeemed themselves with this one but the drama wasn't carried so much by the story as by the H/h's chemistry * Nine - great twists and turns Unfortunately, I did look forward to several other dramas that in the end did not live up to expectations/completely disappointed me. My least favorite dramas of 2013 were: * Level 7 Civil Servant - not sure how the same person could have written such a cute movie but such a bad drama - he really should have stuck with the movie's storyline * Hundred Year Inheritance - impressionable girls should be forbidden from ever watching this drama * You're the Best Lee Soon Shin - complete waste of talent and story potential * Gu Family Book - I could have accepted the parent's story ending in tragedy (not once but twice) but killing the h and ending the drama with the H meeting a doppelganger (422 years later!) was just too much. I guess the director decided that product placement was more important than a satisfactory ending * Cheongdamdong Alice - never a good sign when the second female lead is more likeable/interesting than the h Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 18, 2013 9:57:50 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Rashell and luvnlife, I've gone through the first 8 eps, I still have ep 9 to watch, and while I like Oppa and he did some really sweet things to the heroine, Chilbong is my favorite. I love the way he looks at Na Jung. I love how caring he is and the way he talks to her, he's so gentle with her. I really want Na Jung to be with Chilbong. I also thought there were two strong indications that it is him, one is that in the wedding picture he's a lot taller than Na

Jung, and Chilbong is taller than Oppa. The second thing is - we know that her husband's name is Kim Jae Joon, and Chilbong's cousin called him Joon several times. So I think and hope it is Chilbong.

On another note, they really need to add more scenes with Chilbong and Na Jung, and stop focusing on supporting characters. I like the supporting characters but I don't really care for them, they're nowhere near as interesting as the main three characters. I also have to say how much better Reply 1994 is turning out to be, with Reply 1997 I couldn't even finish the first 3 eps. Whereas this one is so much better.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 18, 2013 10:46:06 AM PST luvnlife says: Lovely - you are like me looking at all the clues. lol The writers have stated that the person in the wedding scenes is a "stand in" actor because the writers were unsure on who she was going to end up when they first started filming. So his height, skin color, shoe size, etc are irrelevant at this point. Also, unfortunately no one knows what Oppa's name is either. This week I am with you on Team Chilbong.

Only 1 episode this week but it looks good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Nov 18, 2013 2:14:34 PM PST jak says: Cheongdamdong Alice? That would be one of my favorites of 2013, lol, along with That Winter, The Wind Blows. I thought the heroine was very unusual kdrama heroine, who openly admitted money mattered to her and the plot was different as well. The chemistry between the couple wasn't really there though, unlike in TWTWB. I do want to watch Nine, among my least favorites I watched this year, Can Love Become Money. It's from 2012 really, but I watched it this year. Disappointing. The h really become weaksauce and I was never quite convinced in OTP's love.

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Posted on Nov 19, 2013 6:39:52 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: Reader keep us updated on your thoughts of MDSY. I loved that drama but I'm interested in what someone else thinks of it.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Nov 19, 2013 10:50:36 AM PST jak says: With Can Money Become Love, liked the first 7 or so episodes, but then things go haywire.

First, heroine becomes a soggy mess, afraid of treading on hero's toes, keeps saying she's sorry, she's sorry so many times.

Before, she had tried to trick him, looked at him objectively, but after something happens, and then she falls in love, she becomes a weeping willow and never really recovers. Pity.

There's not much romance in this either, all of a sudden, in last few episodes, hero discovers he likes her? Not really a romantic love either, considering how he treated her before. Like most dramas, this could have be shorter then 20 episodes easily.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 19, 2013 6:03:37 PM PST luvnlife says: Has anyone else stuck with MHIYD? Episode 12 was good... it should have happened a few episodes back. We were able to get the storyline moving again. I wonder what future Mi Rae said that made our H totally turn away from present Mi Rae. Also, the last scene... I was a little confused about. Is the writer trying to tell us 'what is MiRae going to think' now that our om is revealing his true identity? The final scene was a little odd for me to have ended the show on. This show has been going in circles and has lost momentum but I'm sticking it out.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 19, 2013 8:00:05 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: I haven't watched Ep 12 of MHIYD yet. Really this show is one I'm having to force myself to watch at this point. I like the actors and there is cute chemistry, but the story makes no sense.

So if the big secret is that Shin and MiRae's child dies, as a mother I don't get how your solution to that problem is to make it so your child is never born. I don't get that. And why did it take 11 episodes to get to this point. The story is not directed well. Plus we've seen pretty much no repercussions from future MiRea's meddling in the past. I'm sure I'll get to ep 12 in the next couple days. But I'm not loving this one.

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Posted on Nov 19, 2013 9:43:35 PM PST Last edited by the author on Nov 19, 2013 9:45:06 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I feel the same way, I'm having to kind of force myself to keep up with this show. I didn't watch eps 9 and 10. I skimmed through ep 11, and don't think I'm going to watch ep 12 at all.

This show just feels flat and boring to me. I'm on the verge of dropping it completely.

Dejavu has a sort of similar premise to MHIYD. However I'm finding this show, even though it has some cheesy moments, to be much more emotionally engaging. I'm enjoying it so far.

The only plot point I don't like, is the story of the h's mother. luvnlife, lol we're similar in trying to figure out who Na Jung's husband is. Anyways I really hope it will be Chilbong, and I hope that the coming eps will be more focused on the 3 leads.

I'm really enjoying Reply 1994 so far.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 20, 2013 1:11:50 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: jak - Can Love Become Money has been officially removed from my TBWed list. Thanks for saving me the grief of a lousy h!

Total logic failure re: MHIYD. No mother that I know of would ever go back in time to erase their child's existence. However, I could understand a storyline of a mother going back in time (to immediately after their child's birth) to do anything/everything possible to ensure that their child doesn't die (including trying to convince the h to divorce her husband, etc.). Hard to respect/sympathize with the person that the h becomes.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 20, 2013 6:11:07 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I've watched episode 1 of Beautiful Man, and it was a mixture of funny and sad, and more serious than I was anticipating. Ma Te doesn't come off as unlikable, because his character manages to be sympathetic. The background of his parentage remains a mystery, and mystery woman creeps me out. This show is very quirky and strange but in a good way, like why would Ma Te need a password (and what do they mean by that?) in order to be able to see his father? Why did Ma Te's mother run with him and hide, and is she really his mother? I also really like Bo Tong she is so funny and quirky, with a -hmm how to put this- unique style. In conclusion this show is off to a solidly good start, and I'm looking forward to see what will happen next.

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Haven't watched Beautiful Man yet, but now I'm looking forward to it even more. I hope it stays a mix of both serious and funny. I need a little humor in my dramas right now. The ones I've been watching have been so angsty and serious lately.

Speaking of Heirs ep 13 was a very good episode. The h finally owned her feelings for the H. And he continues to grow to be more and more awesome. And Young Do manages to be even more confusing. His plan to win the girl he likes just makes no sense. And Tan may actually kill him at this point. He's just pushing everything to the edge. Bo Na and Chang Young have their first real fight. But it doesn't look like it will last long. I'm VERY worried about Hye Shin. The phone call that he didn't answer with the body drawing in the background makes me nervous. I'm not excited about any of the "company" stuff. But I hope our lovers can stay strong cause they really are adorable together.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 21, 2013 1:47:53 AM PST bluey09h says: RE: Heirs - What are the changes of the father sending Eun Sang to the states? I don't want there to be a separation :( Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 21, 2013 9:47:41 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I just started watching Reply 1994 and I LOVE it so much. I was up way too late watching to episode 6.

I hope I don't spoil this for anyone; but when her mom found out she was pregnant and not going through menopause I really teared up. Such a great show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 21, 2013 11:26:32 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Hey Jennifer did you finish Secret? What did you think of it?

I agree Reply 1994 is very good so far, and I hope that the second half will be better with more focus on the three main leads. The only thing bringing this show down so far is the use of toilet humor in several scenes, I hope those antics will be abandoned in the second half of the show. So on whose team are you? I like Oppa, but I'm team Chilbong- he's just great.

Also did you start Beautiful Man yet? This show too is off to a good/promising start.

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I'm nearing the end of episode nine of Secret, I twisted my ankle and knee and had to take a break (my husband had to insist, I was digging through my bedroom drawers looking for my good knee brace and an ace bandage to wrap my ankle so that I could get back to the show) a much needed one. So I now understand why everyone dislikes Min hyuk's fiancee so much, she is so selfish, willing to ruin someone just because they don't love her, she and Do Hoon are quite a match.

I haven't watched Beautiful Man yet, I'm waiting for epi two to go up so that I can watch them back to back tonight.

Chilbong is so wonderful and I just love how much he appreciates the heroine and finds her quirkiness funny (her winking is too hysterical, same same with when she farted on him, twice). But I'm super torn, Trash Oppa is cool too and unlike other dramas he isn't super mean or dismissive of her which is the usual role of a korean love interest. The kiss during the chopstick game was seriously one the of the best k-drama kisses I've seen in awhile. Why can't they get kisses right? The kiss that Lee Min Ho gave Park Shin Hye was so sexless, he might as well have been kissing his mama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 21, 2013 7:27:28 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: Don't even get me started on the Trash vs. Chilbong debate. I could argue in favor of both for hours. Best triangle EVER. Na Jung really can't lose with either choice.

Now Heirs ep 14. OMG! I keep telling myself that the last scene is set up so bad that it should be cheesy, but I was totally swooning. Just beautiful. I can't decide which part was better; the apron removal, letting her hair down, the corsage, or the forehead kiss. Nicely played Kim Tan. And finally Young Do acts like a normal human. I should have known that his softer side was out with the hairstyle change. And Rachel just gets more vile. I really want more brother bonding. If they would just team up and kick dad to the curb, they could both have exactly what they want or I should say who they want. And Bo Na and Chan Young are back together, so all is right with the Heirs world!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 21, 2013 8:22:38 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Oh Jennifer, I hope both your ankle and knee get better soon! Take is easy :) On another note, I've watched ep 2 of Beautiful Man. Mystery woman is lying about having the password, she's helping Ma Te and telling him to date/conquer those women, in order to achieve her own revenge too. So now I think that maybe in contrast "ordinary" quirky Bo Tong's presence in his life will make him realize the most valuable thing of all "love". This ep also had some of the most hilarious lol moments. I'm enjoying this show so far, there's a lot of potential here.

I haven't watched the new ep of Heirs, but I'll be watching it soon, hopefully it's getting better

since you Rashell gave it a good review. Jennifer I agree that kiss scene was bad, your description though...lol.

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Kim Tan continues to be soooo sweet and protective! :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 21, 2013 8:49:40 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: Speaking of Trash/Chilbong there is a new preview posted on the soompi thread of the "boys" playing catch. But this time things aren't so light and fun. It wasn't translated yet, but it didn't take much to see that there was serious tension and Chilbong was not taking anything off his fast ball. Let the games begin! http://forums.soompi.com/discussion/2018962/current-drama-2013-answer-me-1994-reply1994-%EC%9D%91%EB%8B%B5%ED%95%98%EB%9D%BC-1994-episode-11-previewon-first-post/p336 Now there is a translation. CB: I have something to ask you Sunbae (not the usual hyung)?

What I'm thinking is correct, right? Oppa: And if you're right? If you're right, what are you going to do about it? Too bad we only get the one ep this week. But it looks like a good one!

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I've watched ep 14 of Heirs and it was good, storyline seems to finally be moving forward. I like that KT is so protective of ES, and I agree the end of ep 14 was sensual, even though it was the simple act of KT removing ES's apron and hairband. I like that YD is finally facing his past resentments and anger, he's so charismatic. I also thought the scene where he pushed ES against the wall was hot (end scene of ep 13). Chan Young and Bo Na are probably my fave couple in this show, I wish they got more screen time. I really like how funny and hyper Bona is, and how calm and caring Chan Young is.

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Posted on Nov 22, 2013 7:56:24 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I finally finished My Daughter Seo Young. Overall, a very good family drama and one where I liked all of the characters, even the parents. Unfortunately, likeable parents in dramaland are way too rare. This writer has now been placed on my future watch list as I have enjoyed all of her other dramas that I've watched (Two Weeks, Shining Inheritance and Prosecutor Princess) and believe that this drama is probably her best. As I've learned from watching other family dramas, it is rare to have a fifty episode drama that doesn't resort to way over the top makjang storylines or completely hateful, crazy parents, but this writer was able to pull it off (even my favorite family drama Family's Honor had parents and other characters I didn't like and had to fastforward through). I liked both the H/h in the lead romance, while the secondary romance reminded me at times of Playful Kiss (with its completely in love, obsessed, stalker h) but without Playful Kiss' cold and at times unlikable H. So if you have a free fifty hours or so, I do recommend this drama.

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And sweet romance. You can't ask for much more from a drama. And I agree that this writer is one I'll keep tuning into since all of her dramas have been entertaining without resorting to crazy Makjang plot points.

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A recap if anyone wants to watch: EP 1-6: Young h and mother are kidnapped and going to be presented as concubines at court, young H#1 (future King) tries to let all the women go in the middle of the night. The women are hunted and killed but our h gets away after mom sacrifices herself. Fast forward, h living as a guy so she can avoid becoming kidnapped again. She's awesome with the bow and arrow and meets H#1 again (now King). They battle it out with a fun bow and arrow competition. In the mean time H#2 (emperor) is passing through. A battle breaks out and our h needs to protect H#2. H#2 is a smart guy but has to play dumb at times because so many people want to kill him to gain power. Our h takes an arrow in her arm to protect H#2 from being shot by

the bad guys. He also almost dies but she saves him with some skinship. They get back to the group but H#2 has to lie about who tried to kill him during the battle otherwise a lot of people are going to die. By him lying, h's father dies. (Well he was tortured before this happened and dies from injury so our H#2 didnt really cause the death - he had no choice). Our h is heartbroken and vows revenge on H#2 for lying. Both H#1 and our h are kidnapped by the bad guys. H#1 almost dies but h drags his sick body along in order to keep him alive. The bad guy figures out our h is not a "he" but a "she." He says he will tame our wild h and have her begging for him to save her. H#2 wakes up, finds out our h is a she and vows that he will come back for her.

Ep 7-8: Palace life. H#2 has no choice but to marry one of the bad guy's daughter. (She abuses her power). H#2 cant stop thinking of h but he still thinks she is a he. The h enters the palace and is assigned 'servant' status which usually means you will end up be worked to death. She has it pretty tough. She still seeks revenge on H#2 and is plotting to kill him.

Patiently counting down the hours until Reply 1994... it better have a double dose of fun with only 1 episode this week!!

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Oh, and am way tired of crossdressing where the female lead can fool everyone about her sex and yet keeps giving her true nature away, like when she shies away from being close to the H. It does seem fast paced though and fairly entertaining, if unoriginal.

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However, the current dramas are not doing it for me. I'm thinking of watching bel ami but after a few episodes. I don't like it when its the girl chasing the guy and the guy isn't interested. I need another character like lee min ho - completely devoted and crazy about the h.

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Rashell Anderson says: bluey09h: You could try a longer "family" drama like Ojakyago Brothers or Family's Honor if you haven't already. Or we've been talking about My Daughter Seo Young recently and it's hard to find a H more devoted and adoring of his wife then the H there. He does have one "lapse" when he learns she lied to him. But it's not unforgivable. And it doesn't take long before he's right back to openly adoring his girl.

Have to tried Taiwanese drama Summer's Desire? This one has a great love triangle and two guys who are both in love with the same girl. The H is completely obsessed with her. He's unable to remember their past in the beginning because of an accident. But the second he sees her, he knows she's the only one for him. And he pretty much is willing to do anything to take her from the OM and have her himself. But he is very protective and extremely possessive of the h. I think both viki and dramafever have it. It's probably my favorite Tai drama.

Jak: I think H#1 kind of grows on you as the drama progresses. He's still completely a manchild, but he has become pretty obsessed with the h (who he still thinks is a guy). He's got some serious growing up to do, but he's already an incredibly powerful man who can, at this point, protect the h way more then the Korean king. I actually like both guys, but history is on the side of H#1. But this drama has already taken some liberties with history, so who knows.

Can't wait for 1994 to be subbed. I've already watched the conversation between Oppa and Chilbongie raw. And I know enough Korean to know that Oppa admitted to liking Na Jung and that Chilbong actually said "I'm not giving up. Game on." Can't wait to see all the details!!

Love this drama!

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Couple videos of the couple: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DdjLRsZhLw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uD8r78HLQs Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 23, 2013 8:13:40 PM PST Last edited by the author on Nov 29, 2013 8:48:21 AM PST Lovely D.M. says:

Ep 11 of Reply 1994 was so good, but I'm a bit surprised that this ep had a good amount of time jumps. The love triangle is starting full force. I couldn't stop laughing at the egg scene between Na Jung and Chilbong. Now we also know that Oppa likes Na Jung. The writer/writers are really messing with us, as we try to guess who the husband is. Oh and *spoiler* Chilbong has moved into Na Jung's house! I can't wait to see what will happen next.

I also noticed that this ep was an hour and a half long, I guess they gave us more because it's just one ep this week? Anyways I'm glad that it was a longer ep.

I might pickup Empress Ki sometime, since your guys' reviews are good. I'm glad that H#2 (the emperor) -who's technically H#1, lol, because she'll end up with him- is just pretending to be childish, so he's smart and will protect the h? I agree that them not figuring out that she's a girl, for a good period of time, is exaggerated. But it's fine as long as the story is good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 24, 2013 11:38:45 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Did anyone else get a gay fakeout vibe between Trash Oppa and Binggrae? I seriously thought they were going to kiss, not a kdrama peck on the lips, but a full on face eating clinch.

I just finished episode 11 of Reply 1994 and the intense look on Chilbong's face was so so soooooo exciting. I can't wait for episode 12! I'm kinda thinking that Na Jung and Chilbong will end up together, mostly because they've shared two kisses so far and there's been a recurring theme of first love isn't real or lasting, her father's first love, Haetae's first love, the sweet old gisaeng grandma's first love, etc. Trash Oppa is her first love, the one that she will move on from to be with Chilbong (fingers crossed, I love Chilbong!!!).

I finished up through episode 10 or was it 11, can't be sure right now, of Secret. It was absolutely heartwrenching when she realizes Do Hoon has done such terrible evil things, even worse when he blames her for the ruination of HIS life. Oh man, I wanted to reach through the screen and kick him in his wrinkly bits, he makes me so mad. But, I also see now that he is definitely his mother's son. Completely oblivious to anyone and everything but his own wants and needs.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 24, 2013 2:00:12 PM PST luvnlife says: I like the re-occuring theme of not being with the first love. (I didn't connect the dots until you pointed it out.) What an intense and good episode this week. The playing catch part was intense. Especially with Oppa pointing out that this will probably be the last time playing catch together. It was out of character for Oppa to say some of the things he did to CB but it is about time he steps up to the plate. I loved the "going head to head" signal that CB gave to Oppa before he pitched. It is going to be exciting to see how they both step up. Oppa needs to do some chasing. I hope CB gets a little love. Love this show.

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Posted on Nov 24, 2013 8:30:27 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: I love that in 1994 we have two guys who love the girl and they agree to go man to man after her. And let the best man win. Oppa has some serious catching up to Chilbong to do in the romantic love department. He waited way too long to get a handle on his feelings and Na Jung suffered because of it. And his reason for holding back wasn't enough for me to understand almost a year of ignoring the feelings of the girl who loves you. Chilbong on the other hand has been basically the perfect guy. Totally upfront with his feelings. Patient with Na Jung liking someone else. Taking the chance to "move in" when the competition moves out. And did you all catch that Haitae may feel more for Na Jung, but is willing to settle for their close friendship. Yes, Na Jung probably has three real options.

And how cute are Yoo Jin and Samcheonpo? Adorable with their couple tees and taking care of eachother. So sweet. And mom and dad are just as awesome in 1994 as they were in 1997.

I'm loving every second of this drama! Soooo cute!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 25, 2013 12:31:33 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Yoo Jin and Samcheonpo are so cute together. I love how she won his mother over by shucking clams. Perfection.

Chilbong is so so perfect, I have a hard time imagining him as a villain in other things (I heard he is one in A Werewolf Boy).

I think the catch part was pretty intense, I too liked the going head to head sign, it really signified how intense things are going to get from now on.

Haitai is pretty handsome, the way that Yoo Jin kept mentioning the condom he bought and his sex maniac ways made me howl with laughter. This show really tickles my funny bone.

Has everyone watched Reply 1997? Was it as good as this show? Was it worth a watch? I'm having major withdrawals since I am now caught up with 1994.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 25, 2013 7:05:04 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @Jennifer: I watched Reply 1997 and also really loved it. It has the same nastolgic tone and the same "who is the husband?" hook. But the triangle in 1997 is not anywhere near as good.

You are rooting for one guy all the way through. The h in 1997 is tougher then Na Jung. Shi Won is is a great no nonsense character. It features the same mom and dad who are equally awesome in 1997. And also has a great set of friends for the h and H. I would definitely recommend watching 1997.

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I agree that Yoo Jin and Samcheonpo (what a name, lol) are a cute couple, even though I was rooting for Yoo Jin to end up with Haitai. Haitai lost major points with me this ep, when he tried to take advantage of that drunk lady, even though he didn't do anything and instead got a hilarious world class humiliation. It does seem like he likes Na Jung but he's way too late, plus he's completely friend-zoned. He has no chance when there's Chilbong and Oppa. I agree that Oppa needs to step it up, his reason for holding back was not convincing. Chilbong on the other hand is just awesome and yummy. I was wondering if it was symbolic with Oppa moving out, and Chilbong moving in- can't wait to see what will happen next.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 29, 2013 5:19:47 AM PST luvnlife says: Happy Black Friday everyone. I hope those that celebrate Thanksgiving enjoyed their day. I unfortunately am headed to work today. (Not a retail job - thank goodness). I'll be counting down until tonight and Reply 1994 :) Heirs - it was a good week of episodes. Too bad these weren't a few episodes sooner because now this only leaves us with 4 episodes and a probable time jump to next week. Favorite line of the week was YD to ES "Do you have my number memorized? If not, memorize it and memorize Kim Tan's too." He is acting the dark knight trying to protect her. YD also revealed the first time he met ES (another knightly moment of protecting her from the crying kids).

Neither of them are aware but they passed each other before in Ep #1 when she delivered food to the bike shop prior to leaving for USA. If there is a time jump, I wonder who will find ES first. I'm thinking YD will.

Have a nice day everyone.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 29, 2013 9:09:42 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Has anyone seen the teasers for "You Who Came From the Stars"? The teaser is only 25 seconds long, and yet the chemistry between the two leads is already palpable. I'm really excited for this show! It looks like it will be beautifully romantic, suspenseful, and atmospheric. I think this show could become one of my top favorites of 2013, even though it's technically a 2013/2014 drama, alongside "That Winter" and "I Hear Your Voice". I miss having a show that takes my breath away, and this one looks like it could be it!

Moving on, Heirs had two solidly good eps this week, with ep 16 being the best ep so far. If only Heirs had become this good a few eps back... Anyways I really liked this ep, and the KT/ES kiss was beautiful and great! I really like how KT is fighting for the both of them. The ending was sad though, I wish ES hadn't left. KT's father is such a bad person. The only thing I didn't understand about the ending, is why KT would believe that ES had left the country with her mother, when he has her passport. I also think that YD might find ES first, Woo Bin should be the lead in his next drama. I also continue to really like ES's mother and KT's mother.

As for Beautiful Man, at first I thought this show had potential, but after skimming through ep 3 and barely going through ep 4, I've decided I'm dropping it for now because it's just not holding my interest at all.

I can't wait for the new eps of Reply 1994!

Last but definitely not least, happy thanksgiving :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 29, 2013 10:50:22 AM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: I gave up on Beautiful Man too. I might pick it up later, bu,t so far the show is really a drag.

I am almost done with Secrets, NOOOOO, I truly love this show. I can't wait for the full truth to come out for the evildoers to finally get their due.

Where can I watch teasers for You Who Came from the Stars?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Nov 29, 2013 11:37:45 AM PST Last edited by you on Nov 29, 2013 12:05:31 PM PST Adnana says: @Lovely D.M. The Heirs: Even without ES's passport, I think that Chairman Daddy could find a way to get her out of the country. For example, by paying for the quick release of another passport (at best) or by bribing customs officials (at worst).

I've also come to terms with the reason why ES would have left at all--even though KT begged her to trust him and stay with him. My heart is really breaking for him, especially now that he's lost that one person who was his everything; the person who had become his last lifeline. I could have hated ES for doing that to him. BUT. She truly believes that she was bringing him to ruin, so her leaving him is her way of protecting him. Also, it is obvious that Chairman Daddy would never have given them any peace at this point in their lives, had they stayed together, and KT is just too young and powerless to stand up to his father just yet.

So even though I hate time jumps, usually--in this case I think the characters in "Heirs" might really benefit from one. I want KT to become strong enough to really protect himself and the people he loves. And I want ES to become strong enough to stand by her man no matter what.

At this point, they're only 17 years old (in Western years) and while I do believe that they are not too young to have found their one true love in each other, I do think that they are too young to successfully defend their love given the might of their opponents (i.e. Chairman Daddy and upper society in general) @Jennifer The teasers from "You Who Came From the Stars": http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/11/sparks-showers-and-near-kisses-in-you-from-anotherstar/ The videos look beautiful and I agree that the chemistry between the two leads is palpable.

The hero is a 400+ year-old alien and university professor, whereas the heroine is a 27-yearold Hallyu actress and grad student. The main actress is actually 32 y.o. but she looks gorgeous and I'm glad that in the drama she plays younger than her actual age. From an old description, I gleaned that this might be a cohabitation drama (which would be just so much fun!), but that might have changed in the meantime. We'll just have to wait and see. :) This is the only drama I'm really anticipating after "The Heirs" ends.

I was also looking forward to "The Prime Minister and I" but knowing that the lead actor will be filming with a broken wrist in need of surgery (which he postponed until after the drama ends), suffering horrible pain most likely, has dimmed all my possible enjoyment of this drama. So bummed. And so sorry for the main lead's awful bad luck.

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Gah - I don't like time jumps but with such few episodes left I see it happening.

Can't wait for the preview and coming episode! I've been so glued to Heirs and the wait sucks.

You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 29, 2013 11:43:50 AM PST Last edited by the author on Nov 29, 2013 11:47:05 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Jennifer the teasers for "You Who Came From the Stars": Teaser 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUtUUI-xKH0 Teaser 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0iVDfcZRTI Got the links from dramabeans. Happy watching! It looks really promising :)

ETA: Adnana, yes that makes a lot of sense even though I wished ES hadn't left.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Nov 29, 2013 12:01:29 PM PST Last edited by you on Nov 29, 2013 12:03:35 PM PST Adnana says: @bluey09h Heirs: I've read such comments, too, but they are no more than speculation at this point. The preview for episode 17 hasn't been released yet, there have been no true insider spoilers about the script, and they seem to be filming indoors, because there've been no BTS pictures. So there really is no sure way to know at this point whether ES has in fact left the country or not.

BUT. The fact that she had her ticket torn would have really been no impediment to her leaving. She could have easily gotten another ticket issued, or Chairman Daddy could have bought her another one (maybe even to another destination). Also, he is powerful enough to have gotten her passport replaced.

It seemed to me, when Chairman Daddy told KT that ES had left Korea an hour ago, that he knew that for a fact. As in: he had his lackeys escort ES onto the plane or something along those lines. He was too smug and sure of himself.

Also, even if ES didn't leave Korea--she still left KT, obviously. That's what matters here, actually. She didn't tell/warn him that she would be leaving or hiding from Chairman Daddy.

Time jump or not (and I think there will be a time jump), I'm 90% sure that ES's plan at the end of episode 16 was to get away from KT. Hopefully, she's planning on coming back some day.

Again, I'm not a fan of time jumps usually, and I've enjoyed the high school hijinks in "The Heirs". But now I need the main characters to grow a little older and become strong so that they can win the fight to stay together. At 17, they couldn't possibly be a match for Chairman Daddy.

Also, I think KT and ES need to be a little older than just 17 in order for them to have a proper HEA (i.e. I'd love to see them getting married and even starting a family a la Secret Garden's ending--in which case they obviously need to be at least 20 y.o.). So time jump, be welcome.

P.S.: Time jump, please don't be bigger than 3 years. 5 at the most. Also, please don't have KT hating ES (for long) for having left him, and please have ES make proper amends for having left KT. P.P.S.: I'm wondering when, if ever, ES's status change will come into play. You know, among the promotional materials, there was that graphic with the 4 classes at Jeguk High.

The graphic had 4 tiers: 1. The company heirs : e.g. Young Do, Kim Won 2. The stock heirs: e.g. Bo Na 3. The prestige heirs: e.g. Myung Soo, Hyo Shin 4. The welfare class: Chan Young KT was shown as straddling 1 and 2 (he might inherit Jeguk--i.e. the presidency, I think--, or he might only inherit Jeguk shares), whereas ES was shown as straddling 4 and 2. Weird, huh?

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Posted on Nov 29, 2013 2:15:38 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: My thoughts on Heirs. I don't think it really matters whether ES left Korea or not. She definitely left Tan, and to be honest it makes me more then a little annoyed with her. I get that she's young, but this guy has staked everything he has to be with her. And I'm not sure she deserves it. But I do understand her youth playing a part. As well as the fact that Tan has protection by simply being who he is while she and her mother are more vulnerable. I agree that a time jump would be a good thing. Both need to mature before facing the difficult future.

But I'm also hoping that hyung is learning something from little bro about the way to love someone and be brave.

Can't wait for 1994 subs. Loving this drama.

And I agree about looking forward to Man From the Stars. I knew Kim Soo Hyun and Jeon Ji Hyun would have fabulous chemistry after seeing them in the movie The Theives. Lets hope the writing and directing live up to the potential. I am hopeful since the writer also wrote Unexpected You and the director also did Tree With Deep Roots. This one definitely has the most potential for me.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving if you're in the states.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to an earlier post on Nov 29, 2013 3:24:17 PM PST jak says: I guess I'm one of the few to like Beautiful Man/Pretty Boy. I think Jang Keun Seuk is great at this role, constantly undercutting Ma-Te's vanity and self absorption with moments of self awareness and humor (in one scene he almost trips himself). He's a jerk, but in his defense, he does know it some of the time.

The scene in ep 4 in which he posed in the rain cracked me up and I like the 2nd male lead as well. I also like Bo-Tong, she's average girl, but rather quirky and pervy as well. It seems like it'll be a solid romantic comedy.

I think what may turn off some viewers is the plot of Ma-Te's seducing 10 women mission. I don't care much for the plot either, but see it as merely the background to the love story, which is going along well already (she cares for him when he's sick, he shows signs of jealousy).

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 30, 2013 10:21:50 AM PST Last edited by the author on Nov 30, 2013 1:13:58 PM PST luvnlife says: What a great week of Kdramas AND Reply 1994 is extended an additional episode making it 21 total. I really enjoyed Reply 1994... especially episode 12 (watching scenes multiple times). I thought the department store storyline collapsing was tastefully done since it hits home for a lot of Korean viewers. The ending scene of episode 12 was so cute when Oppa

checked out NJ when she came out of the house. My initial thought it was going to be CB outside since they just had that intense hug outside the department store. I thought CB would be tossed into the dating mix to make Oppa feel a little angst but I enjoyed what the writers did. It was so cute seeing Oppa so happy. What a great scene outside the hospital in episode 13. The writers really know how to deliver.

1. Where do you think this storyline will go from here?

2. What about CB's storyline... he is really down on his luck. (and like someone else wrote, we don't have much back story on him.)

3. Is there still hope for CB and NJ? I know this is the 2nd Reply drama but I would love to see another one. The writers are so witty and keep us viewers guessing.

PS - I enjoyed reading everyone's thoughts with why ES left on Heirs and where the story would lead next week.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Nov 30, 2013 2:20:02 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: CB and Na Jeong hugging was so squee inducing. I still think that the show is sending a message about first love and true love being exclusive of each other, but if they aren't and Na Jeong ends up with Trash Oppa, it will have been a super long feint.

I think there will be a lot more Na Jeong and Haitai, he still seems kinda hung up on his first love, but he's obv searching for something and Na Jeong is very convenient in that she lives in the same house with him and has the same major at school.

Does this show have just one episode per week or can we expect another episode today?

Finger crossed hoping the answer is yes!

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Posted on Nov 30, 2013 5:48:36 PM PST Last edited by the author on Nov 30, 2013 5:52:05 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I'm a bit disappointed with the direction of the story now, because it seems that she will end up with Oppa. I like Oppa, but Chilbong remains my n#1. I don't know what they're going to do with 8 eps left, since they're making it clear that Oppa/Na Jung are end game. Unless they're really messing with us, and next week's eps will have another twist. I really liked the Chilbong/Na Jung hug when she was bawling because she'd thought he'd gotten hurt, but they didn't follow it up. However she's continuously been pining over Oppa even though he made her suffer for a year, they kissed at the end of this ep and it was a good kiss. So I doubt that Chilbong will be given a fair chance.

Anyways I continue to enjoy this show.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 2, 2013 8:58:17 PM PST Last edited by the author on Dec 2, 2013 11:26:32 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: Speaking of upcoming dramas, I've watched the teasers for "Prime Minister and I" and "Warm/Kind Words"/"A Word From a Warm Heart", and I really really wish that the H/h from "Kind Words" had instead been the leads of "Prime Minister and I".

I think it's just bad luck for us viewers that the show with the better leads who have good chemistry, and the male lead is charismatic "One Warm/Kind Word" has the off-putting premise of cheating as both H/h are married to other people, and H's wife is described as devoted. Unless there's a twist that we don't know, but it doesn't look like it. Then we have the other show, with the less interesting leads who come off lacking chemistry "Prime Minister and I", but has an interesting premise/storyline. So now which do I check out, which do I not check out lol, like I said it's just bad luck for us the viewers.

Therefore, I can't wait until "You Who Came From the Stars" starts! Two more weeks to go :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post: Dec 3, 2013 12:36:23 AM PST Last edited by you on Dec 3, 2013 12:42:46 AM PST Adnana says: Okay, you guys, please help me out with some info because I'm going crazy here...

Some of you talked about "My Daughter, Seo Young", and it picked my interest. I've started watching the drama, and I've reached cca. episode 9... and the heroine is driving me bonkers.

I don't mind that she's colder than the Arctic (I can see the hurt and fragility underneath the icy facade), and I don't mind that she's prideful. But I hate *hate* the extremes to which her pride drives her. I mean, until now, the hero has been making compromise after compromise after COMPROMISE in order to win her over, yet she keeps rejecting him in such hurtful ways. I've got this pet peeve... I love determined heroes who are total goners for the heroine, but I hate it so much when the feeling is not mutual. I want the relationship to be equal, you know; instead of having only the hero crazy in love and the heroine not giving him an inch even after he's done so many nice things for her.

So my question is: does the heroine get better in regards to her attitude towards the hero?

Because I don't know how many more of her rejections and "I don't have any feelings for you" I can take.

Thanks. :) ETA: And talking about a hero who's crazy in love with a heroine who keeps hurting him...

I've seen some worrying BTS images of this week's episodes of "Heirs" and I'm afraid that Cha Eun Sang might make me hate her. I'm waiting for the actual episodes with bated breath and hoping I'm wrong... hoping that she's not a selfish, cowardly wretch who's completely undeserving of Kim Tan's adoration.

Oh btw, it seems like there won't be any time jump (yet).

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Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Dec 3, 2013 5:07:20 AM PST Last edited by the author on Dec 3, 2013 5:20:01 AM PST luvnlife says: The Heirs preview looks very angsty this week.

I started watching the Tdrama "In a Good Way." So far good chemistry between the 4 leads.

Our h is a little naive but not over the top. It's a flashback to 1995 and then it will move forward to 2005. On the way to Taipei, our country girl h is robbed and loses her money. No place to stay, she seeks out her male best friend who is off in college. He ignores her many phone calls. So she tries to locate his dorm room but instead ends up in the dorm room of the most popular/athletic/cute guy (H) at school. Afterwards, rumors start flying saying they spent the night together.

MHIYD ranks right up there with Goddess of Marriage for the worst dramas of 2013... even the poor actors have said "we will do better in our next drama." It is the script written so bad not the acting. A romance without any kisses? A comedy without any laughs? lol Reply to this post

Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 3, 2013 8:50:36 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: I just saw the preview for Heirs, and it seems that many of the characters will be looking for ES, with YD and KT looking the most, and YD will find ES first as we predicted. Let's hope for a good last 4 eps.

Reader123 I'm watching a TW-drama as well, it's called Deja Vu, and it's solidly good so far, but I wonder when the H will start remembering the h, it's just very sad when the h has to quietly see the H being with another woman (and what's worse it's her sister). As for MHIYD, I'm glad that I dropped this show a few eps back, since it seems from your post that it just got worse.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 3, 2013 10:51:16 AM PST luvnlife says: Just read a recap of the last episode of MHIYD - the show should have been called "MiRae Can't & Won't Make a Choice." The writer left the show open ended so you don't know who she ends up. What a waste. I should have dropped this like the rest of you all. :) @Lovely... I watched the first episode of Deja Vu... do you think it will take the whole show before H and h end up together again? The first episode was so cute so I would hate to watch all the episodes and we don't have that kind of cuteness again... even if is just her and him falling in love again. Were the interactions in the more recent episodes good?

At least we are one day closer to Reply 1994.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 3, 2013 11:55:45 AM PST bluey09h says: I've watched the preview of heirs so many times. I don't think I've been so invested in a drama.

This better have a happy ending!!!

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 3, 2013 12:10:15 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Lovely D.M. - I still think that the Na Jeong will end up with Chilbong. The height difference between the bride and groom at the wedding was another clue, imho. Oppa isn't that much taller than Na Jeong, but Chilbong is.

Wouldn't it be hysterical if in the end she ends up with Haitae!

I'm getting annoyed with ES in Heirs, she needs to meet KT halfway and work for their love more.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 3, 2013 1:33:52 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: luvnlife, about Deja Vu we're only 4 eps in (I haven't watched ep 5), and so far the H treats the h casually, but there are some sweet moments between them in eps 2 to 4. He only sees her as an employee, and his fiancee's sister, but his view of her is also being influenced by the sister, who takes every chance to turn H's view of h negatively, because she feels threatened since she can tell that h is pining for H- even if h denies it. I really hope he starts to remember soon. On a completely different note, I can't believe the writers let MHIYD be open ended, again glad I dropped it at around ep 8 (I think it was 8).

Jennifer, I really hope you're right and that Na Jung will end up with Chilbong, he's my favorite. However it would be hysterical if she ends up with Haitai, I don't think the writers would do that though, because then they'd have the wrath of the viewers to contend with lol.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 3, 2013 5:34:05 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: So, the ending of MHIYD was totally open ended? She doesn't marry either guy?! I am so so glad I gave up on that show a while ago.

It does seem a stretch to imagine haitai and na jeong together. I was kinda surprised by the enlistment, I thought the guys could put it off for several more years. For me, the best part of the episode was the coach paying for min jong's food! I love that there isn't any down time, no side stories that bore me to tears, even the mom and dad are a pleasure to watch.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 4, 2013 6:56:02 AM PST Rashell Anderson says: @:Adnana: The h in My Daughter Seo Young does get much better as the drama progresses.

I don't want to spoil too much but I will say by the end of the drama it's obvious that the h is just as in love as the H. And it doesn't take very long for her to stop rejecting the H. Sounds like I should be glad I dropped MHIYD. Such a sad waste of some talented actors.

Looking forward to Heirs. Really want ES to grow a spine, but can't expect miracles I guess.

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Posted on Dec 4, 2013 1:00:06 PM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: In my opinion the ending of MHIYD was actually worse than open ended - the h does end up with someone (you see pictures of her and her son), but the audience is never told who she ended up with. A complete cop-out by the writer/director. This show replaces Level 7 Civil Servant as the worst drama of 2013.

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An interesting bit of trivia, though: seems like YEH's fans at DCinside did a little digging and, it turns out, the drama that the actors originally signed up for was definitely not the hot mess that it eventually devolved into. It was supposed to be the story of how Mirae would fall in love with Shin despite Future Mirae's dire warnings, and how they would find a way, together, not to repeat the mistakes that occurred in Future Mirae's timeline. The ending was clearly supposed to be a well-earned HEA for Mirae and Shin, instead of the cheap cop-out to which the writer resorted. I think, because the drama had such weak ratings, the writer modified her original plot. Oh well, there's no use in talking about what could've been; only the end result matters in this case.

Re: Heirs, Episode 17 Most depressing episode ever. The writer better have a very, very happy ending for KT and ES (and for us, too) in store, to make up for what she's put us through today.

Also, is it just me, or is LMH really a great actor? There are moments when it's, like, he doesn't even need to talk, because his beautiful, expressive eyes tell it all for him. I've always felt vaguely uncomfortable to sing his praises, acting-wise, because there was always the chance that his good looks made me too biased in his favor from the start... but I really do believe he's a wonderfully expressive actor. And even when his roles ask for restraint (Choi Young Daejang, and KT in his dreamer phase), he always manages to create this impression of a roaring fire underneath the deceivingly tranquil surface.

Last but not least... @Rashell, thank you for the info about "My Daughter Seo Young". I'll go on watching and hope that the heroine wins me over before she completely loses me. :) Edit this post | Permalink Your post: Dec 4, 2013 2:09:44 PM PST Adnana says:

Oh, forgot to add: After the 3rd teaser of "You who came from the Stars", I'm even more excited for this drama. :) Edit this post | Permalink Posted on Dec 4, 2013 4:59:15 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I just watched teaser 3 for "You Who Came from the Stars", and I wish it had English subs. I am very excited for this show, there's a lot of potential.

I haven't watched ep 17 of Heirs yet, hmm it sounds like it's going to be a heartbreaking and angst filled ep. Anyways I'm just glad that this author usually gives good/satisfying happy endings, so hopefully the ending for Heirs will be a good/satisfying happy ending.

You replied with a later post Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No In reply to your post on Dec 4, 2013 6:10:54 PM PST Minsoo kang says: I guess it is too late reply. But i'd like to suggest k drama (Curruntly showing in Korea) called "The heirs".

Search Youtube for clips. :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 4, 2013 7:15:07 PM PST luvnlife says: Heirs was a good episode today. My respect for Lee Min Ho's acting jumped this episode. He was impressive conveying his sad emotions. What is ES going to do to redeem herself?

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Your post, in reply to an earlier post on Dec 4, 2013 10:04:24 PM PST Adnana says: Lovely D.M., For the 3rd teaser of "You Who Came From The Stars" (we had better start using an acronym, lol, because that title sure is a mouthful!), go here http://koalasplayground.com/2013/12/04/sbs-releases-third-teaser-for-you-from-another-starhinting-at-otp-fated-destiny/ If you scroll toward the bottom of the page (below the video), you'll find a translation of the dialogue. @luvnlife For ES to redeem herself, I think she just needs to take KT's hand--and this time mean it (as in: this time, she won't let go, really no matter what). She hasn't had it easy, either; it's obvious that her feelings for him are very deep too, because she's also in deep pain, and she's

given up on her entire life in order to give him time to forget her.

And now, I'm going to quote Joonni, a blogger who I love for her beautiful, heart-felt style of writing.

"So how will they [ES and KT] come together again? By realizing that things could actually be worse being apart. That leaving each other was not the solution. But it was a step they had to take to learn what being together really meant and for the people around them to learn that Tan and Eun Sang are better together than apart."

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The female med student that sometimes see with Trash Oppa is actually a doctor from Reply 1997. She is the one who walks into 1997 Oppa's hospital room, takes off her stockings and farts while he is on the floor. (She doesn't realize their is a patient in that room.) A very funny scene. In the end she ends up marrying 1997 Oppa.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 9, 2013 6:17:38 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: Unemployed Romance final episode was on Saturday. Overall, show was OK, not great and unfortunately not as cute as it could have been. I thought that way too much time was spent in flashbacks and H/h in relationships with others (it didn't help that H didn't appear until episode 4), but the H/h were given a HEA (I'm actually not that demanding of my Rom/Com but do expect that at a minimum the H/h are given a HEA - looking at you MHIYD - still very bitter about my wasted 16 hours). Moral of Unemployed Romance seemed to be love over money or that even failures deserve to marry for love.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 9, 2013 9:23:18 AM PST Lovely D.M. says: Heirs continues to fluctuate, with one episode being interesting and then another being boring.

This show ultimately is a mess, because a few good eps here and there are not enough to save it. I think one of the reasons I'm also a bit harder on it, is because I expected so much more. I can't wait for Heirs to end, so that "You from the Stars" starts. Oh and yes let's just call it "You from the Stars" since this title is shorter :) Reply 1994 (I haven't watched ep 15 yet), but Oppa is end game, it's already ep 15 and Na

Jung's feelings haven't even wavered, which means that all the eps with the fake love triangle where just fillers and trolling, because Na Jung never felt anything more for Chilbong. If she had at least felt something more for Chilbong, I'd say that the story makes a lot more sense.

Then there's all the time jumps so that we get minimal Na Jung/Chilbong scenes, which is starting to annoy me. I don't mind if she ends up with Oppa, but at least her relationship with Chilbong should've been given more attention and believability. So overall I fairly like Reply 1994, but it won't be a fave of mine.

Deja Vu continues to be interesting, ep 5 had the H wanting to transfer the h, she of course cries and then tells him that she will resign. I sympathize that all the h has left is just quietly being by his side and seeing him from afar, but she should try to move on. She is creating problems without meaning to. The sister is not a good person because of her underhanded ways to get rid of the h, however the main reason that the sister feels threatened is valid. So I guess in this aspect both sisters, while having valid reasons, are acting wrongly. The H knows that the h is pining for him, that's why he wanted to transfer her in order to help her move on.

He thinks that he reminds her of her ex-boyfriend, which I guess is right but wrong, because he literally is her ex-fiancee lol. I hope that the story will move beyond this phase soon.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 9, 2013 8:02:40 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: I watched the first ep of The Prime Minister and I, and found it surprisingly cute. I didn't really have any expectations for this drama, but actually really liked the set up in the first episode. And the cast is perfect for the roles they are playing. Yoona is not the best actress but playing a somewhat ditzy young tabloid reporter is perfect for her. And Lee Boem Soo can do anything so it's no surprise that he'd be great as the stiff candidate for Prime Minister.

But I was surprised that they seemed to have some decent romantic chemistry between them.

Anyway, I'm actually excited for tomorrow's episode. I'm a sucker for those opposites attract dramas like Master's Sun. Add in the contact marriage and I may actually have a decent Mon/Tues drama.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 9, 2013 9:56:32 PM PST Last edited by the author on Dec 9, 2013 9:57:10 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I agree Rashell in that "Prime Minister and I" is off to a good start, but I still find it somewhat awkward because I feel that the male lead looks too old for the female lead. However the first episode was better than expected, storyline wise. But I still don't feel any chemistry between the two leads, except for that part when he pushed her against the pole. But watching this good first ep made me wish again that the male lead of "Warm Words" had been the lead here.

However as long as the story stays good even if the chemistry isn't all that, I'll probably continue watching. I'm hoping that the leads will grow on me.

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Posted on Dec 10, 2013 5:10:36 AM PST luvnlife says: Yes... I too enjoyed Prime Minister and I. I'm with Rashell... it is a Master's Sun-ish Rom Com type show. At first glance I thought the Prime Minister was too old but after a few scenes of banter I fell right in love with those two. I love how he looks so serious but then he can really give her grief.

Empress Ki is still good. Our h is navigating through palace life as best she can. Our H#1 is very slowly growing up. (Still acts young but has stood his ground on a few issues.) He has cute interactions with h who he recently figured out who h is. H#2 is off fighting border wars.

(I skip through these parts) but I think he is on the way to the palace.

In a Good Way (T-drama) had a one year jump on episode 4. This is turning into a good Tdrama if anyone is looking for something new to watch.

Pretty Man just isn't doing it for me. I understand it's a manga; however, it seems too much like an over the top Tdrama. It's hard to feel any spark between the leads.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 10, 2013 11:27:17 AM PST Last edited by the author on Dec 10, 2013 11:28:13 AM PST taz-mania (Reader123) says: I agree that the first episode of Prime Minister and I was enjoyable - actually better than I had expected from the previews.

In addition, I also enjoyed the first episode of TvN's rom/com Let's Eat. First episode was light and mostly served as an introduction to our 4 singletons (three of whom are apartment neighbors). This is definitely a show you don't want to watch if you're hungry.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 10, 2013 1:43:00 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: I watched the first episode of "In a Good Way a few days ago, and it was cute. I think I'll watch some more sometime, because this looks like a cute show.

I haven't watched the 2nd ep of Let's Eat, but I watched ep 1. I really like that the h appreciates her food, but this show strikes me as a little weird. What I didn't like though, and what makes me not want to watch more, are the gross scenes. I guess maybe they're there to snap the viewers out of the food scenes? Did ep 2 have gross scenes?

Ep 6 of Deja Vu was very good but sad, and the h almost told the H everything because she was that upset, and she did tell him the partial truth. I'm really liking the second male lead, and I wonder if the h, in an unexpected and almost parallel twist, also reminds the second male lead of his ex-girlfriend. I won't mind if h ends up with second male lead. I really like how he's looking out for her and defending her, since she has no one. The H also cares for the h, even though he doesn't know why.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 10, 2013 2:13:57 PM PST Rashell Anderson says: Yeah, I'm shipping the second lead in Deja Vu too. Which actually reminds me that I was going to respond to your Heirs post. For me the absolute must from a romance drama is that the H has to be totally in love with the H. I have to believe that, even if he sometimes does something crummy, that he is really truly in love with her. The issue with Deja Vu is that the H is not in love with the h in this new reality. And it kills me to see her protect and help him when he is devoted to her witch of a sister. I understand that it isn't his fault, but it doesn't change the fact that I can't invest in their romance because he's not invested. That's the one thing that Heirs does right, and I give most credit to Lee Min Ho. I believe one hundred percent that there is nothing in the world that means more to Tan then Eun Sang. He's devoted to her to an almost extreme degree. Heirs has been exactly what I expected, so I'm not disappointed at all. Do I know that it could have been a much better written story? Of course. But the acting has carried the writing. And the fact that I believe the OTP romance is enough for me to enjoy it. It won't be a top favorite, but still good in my book.

I just finished watching the second ep of The Prime Minister and I, and it may actually be better then the first. I was seriously laughing through most of it. So far I find it incredibly funny with just enough sincere heart to not be slap-sticky. It's cute. And it's so far moving at a nice fast pace. I'm definitely going to keep watching. Nice to have a Mon/Tues drama to look forward to.

I'm also watching Empress Ki and enjoying it. But it's so completely opposite as a long running seguek. Plus the subbing is not same day, so I don't get to watch in Mon/Tues. I can't help but love the man-child emperor. His obsession with the h is definitely in full swing and now that the Korean king is in the palace his jealousy is sparked to the max. These next episodes should be good.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 10, 2013 2:31:12 PM PST Jennifer L. Rinehart says: Just watched episode 15 of Reply 1994, it made me want to clean my house! Eek, Trash and his brother are kinda gross. Now I'm even more sure that Najeong will end up with Chilbong.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 10, 2013 2:35:47 PM PST Lovely D.M. says: It's also a must for me in shows that I believe that the H loves the h, and yes in Heirs it's very clear that the H loves the h, that's why I continue to watch even though I find the story all over the place lol.

I know the H doesn't love the h in the new reality in Deja Vu, I feel so sad for the h. But he

does care for her, even if he doesn't know it yet, like when he explains to his assistant why he had wanted to transfer her. Now I'm hoping that the second male lead tells the H that he wants the h to work with him (like I said I don't mind if she ends up with second male lead). I also think that starting next ep, the H is going to start getting jealous even if he doesn't know why, it looks like he's getting angry seeing her with the second male lead.

Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No Posted on Dec 10, 2013 8:33:04 PM PST GMB says: Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say "hello" to friends and fellow fans of Korean dramas in this forum. Briefly, I took a break from Korean dramas and just tried to focus on work. However, now I'm back and enjoying dramas as much as before. :) :) :) I own a few more too. Unfortunately, I can't decide if that's good or bad.

I've kept up with the discussion, and it looks like everyone has jumped to watching "Answer Me, 1994," "Basketball," "Deja Vu," and "The Prime Minister and I." While I haven't seen any of these dramas (I've only heard of them)...I can recommend a few recent dramas: Nine: Nine Time Travels--It's an excellent "time travel" drama. It's complex, but stick with it.

Also, I feel it's generous with the relationship experienced by the primary leads.

History of a Salaryman--is just a strange drama. However, I never expected to like it as much as I do....It's about a middle-aged guy who cheats on a test, and enters a major company...Still, given that he cheats, strange plot twists, and laughs ensue. It's a comedy-drama. :) Previously, someone asked a question about PMP Entertainment. They have generally have very good subtitles. That said, my only experience is with slightly older Korean dramas like "Dalja's Spring" and older films like "Secret" with Jay Chou. As far as buying goes, I recommend the highest feedback sellers from eBay. Also, if there's a few YA Entertainment titles that you missed, search "Korean dramas" on eBay. They won't be super cheap, but often you can find a good deal or two.

I'm currently watching "Robber/Bad Guy" on dvd. This is a Korean drama with Jang Hyuk.

It's an older drama, but so far it's fun and honest look at Korean life. Keep in mind, it's called Robber because it's about a guy always trying to con people...Typically, by using his looks. :) :) :) Reply to this post Permalink | Report abuse | Ignore this customer Do you think this post adds to the discussion? Yes No