You're All Surrounded

Hey Everyone!

It has been a while since I last posted on here! I actually have finished quite a few dramas between my last post and now, but I just haven't had a chance to sit down and write the reviews. I admit, I have finished a few more than the reviews I will post because a few of them I just skimmed through for fun and do not feel they need to be reviewed. However, if anyone is interested in knowing all the dramas that I have watched thusfar, please view My Drama List. Anyways, the most recent drama that I finished (like literally a few minutes ago) was You're All Surrounded. This drama starred Lee Seung Gi and Go Ara. I have to admit, Go Ara is getting in my good books since her role in Reply 1994. I honestly thought maybe she was a one-hit pony, but she actually did a great job in this new drama as well. The drama was mainly about police detectives and a major unsolved case from 11 years ago. The first scene showed the current year where new recruits were welcome to the Gangnam police station. There, we met Eun Dae Gu/Kim Ji Yong, Uh Soo Soon, Park Tae Il, and Ji Gook. The four ended up on Seo Pan Suk's team. Suddenly, we are taken back to the past (11 years ago) during one of PS's cases. PS at that time was investigating a businessman and Kim Ji Yong's mother was an eye witness. However, during the investigation, suddenly JY's mother was killed and JY was chased by her killer. In the current time, it turned out that the case was never solved. The rest of the drama revolved around JY trying to figure out what really happened and who really killed his mother. The drama had great humour as well as sad scenes. I have to admit it was a nice emotional rollercoaster ride. I will definitely give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars because there was plenty of closure. That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

A Gentleman's Dignity

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So, I finally finished another amazing drama! I don't know why I haven't watched this drama before now, but it was a great one! The drama was called A Gentleman's Dignity and it was mainly about the friendship between 4 middle-aged men and their love lifes. I always put this drama off because the age of the actors (and perhaps lack of eye candy), however after watching it, I realized, "Wow, now this is a good plot!". The drama was mainly about Kim Do Jin (architect), Im Tae San (DJ's partner), Choi Yoon, and Lee Jung Rok. The 4 had a great friendship that began in middle school and continued till their 40's. The drama began with DJ coincidentally bumping into Seo Yi Soo two times (once at the coffee shop and another when she was wearing a knitted red dress). DJ was always known as a player who had multiple women he was dating, but somehow YS became an interesting facination to him. Coincidentally, it seemed that TS and Yoon knew YS already. TS and Yoon both played in a baseball team, where YS was their umpire. Not only that, TS's sister, Im Mae Ahri was taught by YS (in elementary school) and through MA, YS knew Yoon as well. Initally, when DJ met YS, she had a HUGE crush on TS. However, he was dating her roommate Hong Se Ra. Although YS still had a crush on TS, she pretended to be fine with SR and TS dating. However, DJ found out about the one-sided crush, and decided that he liked YS and wanted to change her mind towards him. At first, YS thought DJ was just kidding around, but in reality he was truly falling for her. The rest of the drama revolved around DJ and YS's relationship blossoming, and the rest of the friends having their own fair share of relationship troubles. I really liked this drama because it showcased the internal struggles of all the characters. It was not only a typical rom-com, but it actually genuinely made me cry and laugh too. The characters were all very complex and the relationships between each character was very interesting as well. Not only that, but there were a lot of appearences by idols (like CN Blue and Girls' Generation members). I definitely give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars because it was just that good! That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

Panda and Hedgehog

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So, I just finished another drama called Panda and Hedgehog. I realized that this drama did not get enough credit as other dramas do (due to casting). The drama casted mostly new artists, and as much as I love watching the usual actors, this was a nice change, with a great storyline. The story was about Pan Da Yang (Panda) and Ko Seung Ji (Hedgehog). Hedgehog lost his memories when he was 11 years old due to an accident, and because he couldn't remember anything, he lived a very difficult life. He even went to prison because of causing trouble as a minor. When he got out of jail, he wanted to become a patissier, so he went to his idol's cafe. There he was ridiculed and thrown out (due to his background). At the point, he set out to ruin the shop, but luckily in the process he met a kind older man that took him in under his belt. The two interacted as grandson and grandfather for almost 5 years. When the elderly man's daughter suddenly showed up, Hedgehog decided to go work somewhere else, to give them space to re-connect (she had been gone for many years). While away, he met Panda at her run-down bakery that her parents left her before they passed away. Hedgehog shocked Panda with his baking skills, and she hired him right away (without a resume). Eventually, Panda's old friend, Choi Won Il (also the son of the cafe that ridiculed Hedgehog) returned from the U.S. WI did not like Hedgehog from the start and when Hedgehog found out that WI is that patissier's son, he started to dislike WI too. Eventually though, Hedgehog realized that WI also detests his father because he is not his biological father, and he was ruining his real father's cafe. In the meantime, WI was trying to attract Panda, but to his dismay Hedgehog fell for Panda as well. The rest of the drama revolves around the love triangle between the three, as well as trying to find a lost friend. It was a light hearted drama, but it did involve some serious issues as well (such as finding a lost family member). I really liked it because I love dramas involving cooking or baking. I give this drama a 4 out of 5 stars because it was well made, even with unknown actors. That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

Rich Man Poor Woman

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So, I just finished another drama. In fact, it is my first Japanese drama in a LONG time! I am sooo busy studying for exams, that I needed something lighter to watch. I ended up watching Rich Man, Poor Woman. It was a really cute drama about a guy named Hyuga Toru and his crazy ways of running a business. He was originally a carefree and lazy business man. However, one day he met Natsui Makoto. The girl entered his company with a false identity (used his biological mother's name) because he had prosopagnosia (cannot recognize faces). Eventually, she realized that what she did was wrong, and told him the truth. It did hurt him, but they ended up getting along again after that. The twist in the story was when Toru's best friend and business partner betrayed him. At first Toru was shocked and realized he had lost everything (didn't help that he already had trust issues since his mother left him when he was a child). During his lowest point, Makoto helped him regain his composure and helped him start another company. The rest of the drama revolved around Makoto teaching Toru how to behave with others, and bringing out his feelings for her. I gave this drama a 4 out of 5 stars mainly because there were a few unresolved issues (mostly about his mother). Otherwise, it was an excellent, light drama, that made me laugh a lot. Very refreshing! That's it for now.

 I'm off,

- B

Ouran Highschool Host Club

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So, I finished another drama today (well... I have been watching this one on and off a lot). The drama was called Ouran Highschool Host Club. It was a remake of the manga and anime. I liked the drama version, because it was cute, but it was pretty much just a remake. I also would have preferred more love development between Haruhi and Tamaki, but they did not do it till near the end (and still only a little bit). I was glad they introduced Hikaru's feelings for Haruhi, but they did not show that Tamaki realized his feelings yet. I have a feeling they plan on making another season, because the manga had a lot more on the aspect of romance, as well as drama. Overall though, I give this drama a 4 out of 5 stars because it only showed a bit of the actual love development. It was definitely funny, but I would love to see another season to make up for all the lost drama and romance. Anyways, that's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

Protect the Boss

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So, I just finished another cute romantic comedy drama. I have been watching this one for over a week because I have been a bit busier lately. Either ways, it was called Protect the Boss. It was mainly about No Eun Seol, an ex-Player (like Yankee in Japan), who wanted to turn a new leaf, by working as an office Secretary. She gets a job, but only to find out the boss is a pervert, so she gets into a fight with his gangsters and ends up coming into contact with Cha Ji Heon. JH is basically a Chaebol's son, but does not care about being the next in line for the family business. He also had a panic disorder during public speaking. Soon, JH's cousin, Cha Moo Won hires ES to spy on JH as his secretary. But, in the end, she was loyal to JH and always protected him. Not only that, but JH and MW both fell for ES. ES only cared about work and money, so she did not initially fall for either of the boys. However, eventually, she did fall for JH. There were a few obstacles in their way, like MW, and JH's ex (Seo Na Yoon). But, they still ended up together. Everyone was happy, but then, JH's father decided to do some dirty business, and ES happened to find out. Then, MW and NY's mothers decided to frame ES about coming out as an informant on the information. At that time, ES and JH were both transferred to different locations. Not only that, but once JH and ES finally met up again, JH's father became ill. JH then asked ES to wait for him, and after a few months, the two finally got back together again. In the end, the two got married, and JH finally got the courage to leave the company and because a professor (ironic due to his previous struggles with public speaking). ES decided to go back to school. NY and MW finally got together for real, with real feelings (before it was more about the name). It was a cute drama, and not as dramatic as most, which made me happy to have a light hearted one again. I give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars. That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B