Eternal First Love

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So, I just finished a Japanese movie called Eternal First Love, and coincidentally just finished reading an artical about a real life love story that ends in tragedy. I will speak about the tragic death of two young teens. It seems that the boy was a depressed and lonely teen, that had one and only best friend, whom he loved. However, the girl, who saw him as a best friend, loved him, but only as a friend. Based on speculations, it seems that the boy killed her and then committed suicide. It is so tragic if that is the case, because, there is so much more to life. If he had just waited till high school was over, he may have found happiness later in life. There is so much more waiting for you after the troubled high school years. He did not have to take someone else's life, nor his own. Regardless what the truth is, I say, Rest in Peace to both of them, because at the end of the day, two young lives were taken. Now, to move on to the fictional drama, it was mainly about Takeshi Tanaka, a simple chef, that only loved two things in life; to cook and Ruri Sato. At the start of the movie, Ruri is proposed to by another man, and Takeshi hurries to tell her something, but unfortunately dies trying to save Yuki Makihara. Yuki had cancer and since he was on the edge of a building, lost his balance and fell to the ground above Takeshi. As a result, Takeshi died, but lived on inside Yuki. At this point, Ruri did not believe Yuki was Takeshi, but with Yuki's nephew, the two helped Takeshi fulfill his last wish; to cook for Ruri's wedding reception. Though Takeshi loved her, he knew that there was no way to be with her inside Yuki, so he said his farewell through a dish that was only for her, on her big day. In the end, they said their goodbyes, and Takeshi passed on, as did Yuki (he only had a little time to live with his deadly cancer). It was a tragic death for Takeshi, but it showed that he always cared for Ruri, enough to not confuse her on her wedding day. He let her live on, thinking he only wanted to congradulate her, and he left peacefully from this world. It was a touching and sad movie. I give this movie a 5 out 5 stars because it really touched my heart. Though, I cannot say the same about the real life story, but I do sincerely hope those two were able to move on to a better place. That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

Kokosei Restaurant

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So, this is the actual drama that I finished recently. It was called Kokosei Restaurant. It was mainly about a chef; Muraki Shingo, that recently quit from his job in Tokyo and moved back home to open up a 'high school restaurant' with his friend Kishino Hiroshi (from First Kiss!). It was basically a restaurant run by high school students. There, he taught a group of 20-30 students the basics about cooking. It was definitely an interesting drama because my other hobby is to cook! I loved this drama because, although there were no real romantic developments, it was still about something I enjoy. I really liked this drama and the comedy in it too. I give this drama at 5 out of 5 stars just because of the cool looking dishes they made, as well as the fact that a restaurant was run by high school students. That's it for now (for real now!).

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- B

Asuko March!

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So, I finished this drama a week or so ago, I just completely forgot to write about it! It was the first good Japanese drama I have seen in a while. It was made after a manga, so of course it was a good one. It was called Asuko March! and it was mainly about a girl named Yoshino Nao who ends up failing her high school exam because she missed putting one answer and so all her answers ended up out of order. Since that occurred, she was unable to apply for any other schools except Asuko. It is mainly known as an applied school, where majority of the students are males. They go there to learn trades and majority enter the work force after graduation instead of going to college/university. Nao really disliked the school, but after meeting the boy she likes (Aruto), and the other boys, she changes her mind and decides to stay there. Initially, the boys did not like her because she just wanted to leave, and the one other girl did not like her because she had issues with girls in the past. In the end, she decided to continue her studies at Asuko, and got together with Aruto. The meaning behind "Asuko March", is that at the end of the term, since many were leaving the school and moving on, they made a large project with wings representing them to fly onwards into their futures. It was a touching piece, and before breaking it down, they made candles and made wishes for their future. It was a very emotional drama because there were many stories about the struggles of high school students and having to learn the trades because they need to support their families. I give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars. That's it for now.

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- B

Heartstrings

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So, I just finished another amazing musical drama called Heartstrings. The drama featured Park Shin Hye and Jung Yong Hwa after You're Beautiful again (finally I got to see this pair-up)! I was so excited for this drama, and it was worth the wait. The drama was mainly about Lee Gyu Won and Lee Shin. GW is a traditional music major (gayageum), whereas LS is a modern music major (guitar). The two originally bump into each other at Jeju-do island, but do not really interact too much. After that, GW moves to Seoul with her grandfather, so she can enter university there. One night, she and her friends go to the band "The Stupid", which LS is the lead vocalist. She is immediately mesmerized by their music. After that, LS and GW bump into each other a lot, and argue a lot. During that time, LS was in love with a professor at the school. GW figured it out, but felt pity for him because the professor did not love him back (she loved the director of the play to be produced). Eventually, LS gave up on her, and started to realize how much he liked GW. GW already confessed to him, but at that time he was still getting over the professor. Later, the school play began to be produced, and during that time, GW and LS became closer (even more so when LS moved next door to her). GW was the understudy for the lead actress role, but the lead was jealous of her talent, and so caused many scandals to spread about GW and the director. Eventually, the lead lost her voice due to an ulcer, but GW allowed her to take part in the musical still but with lip-syncing. After that, GW got an opportunity to train abroad and make her own album, but at that time LS got injured from saving GW from a fall, and had to get surgery on his wrist. GW found out about the injury and decided not to go, but LS broke up with her so she would. A year later, LS was still recovering, and playing the guitar again, whereas GW became famous and returned to Korea to take part in the school play again (the director also returned). LS and GW did not interact on good terms because LS tried to avoid GW finding out about the surgery. However, in the end, the director finally told GW, and she had it out with LS. Finally, the end scene involved the two of them going to visit the places they went together, and finding each other again. LS finally returned to the stage, where LS and GW sang with The Stupid. This was a really good drama, and worth the watch. It was light hearted with a few tears here and there. The romance finally made my heart flutter again. It was a good plot with an incredible cast. I give this drama a 5 out 5 stars. Definitely beats You're Beautiful in my opinion. That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

Baby Faced Beauty

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I finished another drama today called Baby Faced Beauty. It was mainly about Lee So Young, who gets fired from her job of 14 years, only to have to pose as her sister (Lee So Jin)'s age (25). At first she didn't want to lie, but everyone just believed her because of her baby face, and she was able to fulfill her dream of working as a designer. Prior to working at The Style, she met Choi Jin Wuk. They caused some trouble at a club and she left JW by himself without taking responsibility. So, when she started work at The Style, he followed her around for the money. Initially the two bickered all the time, until JW started to fall for SY. However, in the meantime, the President fell for her too, yet the girl that liked him is jealous of SY all throughout the drama. In the middle of the drama, everyone finds out about SY being 34 years old (and her real name). By then, she already fell for JW, but gave him up because of the age gap. However, eventually she is called back to the company because of her talent. After that, SY and JW become closer. As well, there were various competitions, where SY won most of them fairly against the other girl. Finally, after a lot of struggles for both her designer talent and her relationship (making his father agree to their relationship), she was able to show off her talents and marry JW. So, in the end, it was a good ending. Although the drama was a bit slow at the beginning, it picked up near the middle. I would give this drama a 4.5 out of 5 stars, mainly because how slow it was at the start. Otherwise, a relatively light hearted drama. Not too many tears were shed. That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

City Hunter

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So, I just finished watching an awesome drama called City Hunter. Apparently, it is originally from a manga by Tsukasa Kojo (didn't know that). Anyways, it was about Lee Yoon Sung (AKA Poo Chai and John Lee), who had grown up with his apparent father, Lee Jin Pyo (AKA Steve Lee). JP was a part of a secret mission in 1983 to go infiltrate North Korea, he was also an agent for the Blue House. He worked there along with his best friend Park Moo Yul. During the mission, 5 men joined aliance and decided for the betterment of Korea to kill off the men on the mission (even though they were promised to return alive). Their own country killed them. The lone survivor was JP because MY had protected him. Soon prior to that incident, MY's wife had a baby, and that baby is YS. After the incident, JP took YS from his mother and raised him in Thailand, while training him for his revenge against the 5 men. In Thailand, YS met Bae Shik Joong (AKA Bae Man Deok), his only Korean friend. SJ had a history himself, but only told YS to someday find a girl, Kim Na Na. After an incident where his only mother figure in Thailand is killed, YS becomes enraged and kills the men, but at the same time he almost died, but JP protected him and injured his leg in the process. At that time, in the brink of death, he told YS about what happened and his revenge. So, YS trained and studied hard and went to MIT in the US to return to Korea someday and get revenge. When he returns to Korea, he started working in the communications department in the Blue House, and from there he gained more knowledge about the 5 men. He decided to take revenge in his own manner, not by killing the men, but rather showing their corruption to the nation. He found each of the men and convicted them by sending them to Kim Young Joo (prosecuter). He then became "City Hunter". One of the men happened to be YJ's father. YJ had always been NN's Daddy Long Legs, because his father caused the accident that killed her mother and put her father in a coma. At that time it was SJ that was put on the spot to lie about who's fault it was. That is why SJ sent YS to protect and take care of NN. At the same time, YS and NN fell for each other, but YS wanted to protect NN, so he tried to stay away for a long time, until she almost died for him (took a bullet for him). Later, JP almost killed SJ however made it seem like it was YJ's father that did it, and so that manipulated him to almost kill YJ's father. But instead, when he tried to save him from falling, he tried to commit suicide to protect his son instead. Finally, after finding 4 out of the 5 men, YS found out that not only is the last man the President, but also his father. It turned out, that all this time, his mother had an affair with him, but married MY. MY was going to raise him as his own, but died, and so JP stole YS from his mother to get the ultimate revenge (son kill his own father). However, YS couldn't do it. When it came time to kill the President, JP pulled the trigger on the President, and YS went in the way. Then, since NN was a Blue House agent, she shot JP. At that time, all the guards entered, and JP confessed to being the "City Hunter", and took all blame for everything he and YS had done. He then died. In the end, YS found his mother (who had cancer, and was finally treated) and ended up finally being with NN. It was a very interesting drama. I really liked how I was always in suspense, and it was thrilling to find out what happened next. Even though the romance was limited, it was a great drama. I give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars. A must see. That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

Romance Town

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So, I have just finished another drama. It was called Romance Town. I had started it a while ago, but decided to wait until it was complete. The drama revolved around the relationship between No Soon Geum and Kang Gun Woo. SG met GW many years before reuniting, when he was really chubby and had very little confidence. He was then sent to the US to study, while SG became their maid. Meanwhile, the new wife (GW's new step-mother) hired SG by firing their old maid (like a grandmother to GW). When GW returned, the two had many arguments over the issue, but later fall for each other. SG always liked GW because of the letters they sent to each other (GW thought to the old maid). In the mean time, the maids on the street frequently met up for Go-stop and lottery nights. It so happened that SG bought one for herself the one time they won the big ($10 billion) prize. However, by mistake she thought she won the whole amount. GW also found out about the money, but SG always feared he would only like her for her money if he found out, so she always lied to him about it. Later, all the maids have a great argument over who gets how much and how to divide up the money. GW's father also did not approve of GW and SG's relationship, and drove them apart for 2 years (GW went to the US again to make money). Finally, after all the money issues were resolved, SG and GW were together again after he returned 2 years later. In the end, many relationships were mended, such as GW's father and his step-mother. Overall, it was a cute drama, with laughter and sadness. I liked it. I would give this drama a 4.5 out of 5 stars only because the ending could have been a bit better. However, definitely recommended for a light hearted drama. That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

The Greatest Love

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So, I just finished another drama. This one was quite cute and a bit different, definitely light hearted. The drama was The Greatest Love. This drama was mainly about an ex-idol Gu Ae Jung and a current top star Dok Ko Jin. They AJ had many rumours and had hit rock bottom once after her girl group broke up. However, DK is a great actor and has a great reputation. Somehow, the two meet and after various events, continue to meet. DK previously had a heart transplant, and at that time, the surgeon played AJ's song "Du geun du geun" (heart beating). So, after meeting AJ, everytime her phone rang, the ringtone was that song. After hearing the song, his heart always beat much faster than the normal range (60-90 beats per minute). Soon, he thought he had fallen in love with AJ, and confessed to her. At that time, she rejected him because she never though someone of his caliber would ever actually like him. Then, after DK actually fell for her, he realized his heart's condition and reason for his heart beats. When he told AJ, she thought he only liked her temporarily due to the song. However, he really did love her, and though he tried to let her go (to the Oriental medicine doctor), eventually AJ came back to him. At that point, DK realized his heart needed another surgery, and only after that can he survive. Though he knew his chances were low, he still made a video telling the world that he loves AJ and to see her in a better light and not believe in the scandals surrounding her anymore. The surgery turned out to be a success, and soon after returning, he proposed to AJ. She initially was hesitant because she didn't want to ruin his career due to her past reputation of scandals. However, DK went on a show and exposed the truth about their relationship. There was a lot of negative feedback from fans, however eventually after seeing his video before the surgery, people gave in, seeing how much he loves her. In the end, they showed that they get married and have a child. They are also both successful again. It was a cute drama and the characters were amusing, especially DK. A very light hearted drama, worth a watch. I give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars because of the different type of love displayed. That's it for now.

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- B

Manny

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So, I just finished another drama called Manny. I was pretty caught up in this drama, but needed to catch up on only 4 episodes at the end of the series. It was a cute drama, but not that exciting. It was mainly about Kim Yi Han who is known as a famous Manny (male nanny). Seo Do Young always read his books and followed his ventures. DY is a single mother raising her two children. However, soon after her divorce, her son started to have sleeping issues. So, miraculously she got YH to help her. He had recently been part of a scandal in NY, so it was nice to find somewhere to work. However, soon, DY fell in love with YH, and he soon after realized his feelings too. However, DY's sister also fell for YH. After YH rejected DY's sister, her sister became really upset and wanted him gone, but left it be because of the children. After a little break from this, finally DY confessed because she didn't want him to leave, and soon after he told her his feelings too. Eventually, DY's sister did find out, and they almost broke up. As well, when the children found out, they ran away from home, upon which YH finally left. A year later, DY and YH finally meet again at the airport on their way to NY (DY for her fashion school and YH for a job). Finally they were together. I personally did not find this drama awestriking, but it was a cute family drama. Not too lovey dovey, and some humour. It was a good drama if you have the time to watch it, but I would not suggest it unless you want a really light hearted drama to watch. I give this drama a 4 out of 5 stars. That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

Lie to Me

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So, I just finished another drama, this one I watched half a while ago, then waited till second half completed before watching again, it was called Lie to Me. It is mainly about Gong Ah Jung, who is a civil servant (government worker) that starts a random lie about being married to the chaebol, Hyun Ki Jun. She started the lie after realizing her ex-best friend and first love were married. She wanted to compete against her friend, so she made up a fib. But, somehow the news spread like wildfire and somehow spread to his friends too. However, since AJ knew KJ's brother, he helped her continue the lie and introduced KJ's clients to her. They happened to like her, so KJ went along with the lie. Eventually, they made a contract to help eachother with their issues by continuing the lie. However, soon, they fell for eachother. After a while, KJ's ex came back and tried to get him back. In the meantime, KJ's brother fell for AJ as well. But, KJ's brother gave up on AJ because the only reason KJ brother up with his ex was because his brother asked him to not love the girl he did too. After many struggles such as AJ losing her job due to all the scandals, they finally got together and were ready to get married. The drama was not bad. The plot was predictable, but the directions were really good. I loved all the realistic acting and positioning in the drama. I give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars. That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B