Romantic Island

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So, this is the movie I actually watched today, and finished just recently called Romantic Island. Again, a movie with Eugene in it. She looked really great in the bikini scene! Wow. Anyways, this movie was about three different pairs of people, with their own storylines, yet all three pairs went to the Philippines for a vacation for various reasons. Soo Jin goes because she needs to get away from reality of her current situation. Jae Hyuk goes because he recently found out his father passed away there. Ga Young is a singer, who needed to get away from her stressful work schedule. Jung Hwan just needed to get away from his reality as well between jobs. Joong Sik and Yoon Suk (married couple) go because JS decides after hearing of a brain tumour, that he needs to kill himself in order to leave money for his family. SJ and JH meet coincidentally in a hotel lobby, and end up falling for eachother due to SJ's bubbly personality that uplifts JH's sullen personality. GY meets JH by coincidence at the airport, and he ends up being her servent because she is there alone for the first time and not used to doing things for herself (he helps because he's a nice guy, and wow celeb!). They end up having a great time together, and end up having sex even after a drunken night! However, since JH recently got out of a relationship, he was unsure how to react to his new venture (plus she's celeb!), so he makes GY feel like he is rebounding with her, so she leaves him. SJ also tells JH to go back to Korea without her, because this was her attempt to get away from reality and to run away. In the meantime, JS hires an assasian to kill him, however changes his mind when his wife decides to have a wedding ceremony for them (they never got a chance to have a real wedding), and she said she wants him to live and do the operation because she and their daughter cannot live without him. Though, JS tries to stop the assasian, in the end it was not possible, and coincidentally all three men's pictures were given to the child (that's right). The child did find the right guy in the end, and ended up not shooting anyone since it's New Years eve (lucky!). Anyways, when back in Korea, it is seen that JS has his operation successfully, and they are happy together as a family. GY goes to find JH after a successful song debut (a year later). Finally, SJ sends JH the pictures from her trip indicating that she's returned from her trip and that he can come find her now. The movies ends with the two of them finally meeting again, and recalling a kiss shared on a boat. JH's speech at the end was too cute! Watch it and you'll smile for sure (afterall it is Lee Seon Gyun!). So yes, overall, mainly just for having Eugene and the cutest ending, I give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars as well! That's it for today.

I'm off,

- B

Heartbreak Library

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So, I watched a movie yesterday, but was too tired to post anything (honestly, I forgot to post something hehe!). Anyways, it was called Heartbreak Library. Honestly, I mainly watched it because I have a lot assignments due soon, and I just needed to stop watching dramas for a few days (till Wednesday!). Also, because Eugene is in it! I think she is just awesome all around! So yeah, this movie is mainly about Eun Soo and Jun Oh. ES is a librarian and often sees JO tearing out pages from books. One day, she catches him, and finds out his reason for tearing these pages. It turns out that he only tears out page 198, because his late girlfriend (ES doesn't know she passed away), told him that there is a message in a book she read on page 198, that expresses her feelings for him. Since she thought this was a nice story, she decided to help him locate the book (though wow, throug like 967 books - that's dedication!). It turned out that she mentioned that they had met at sunset at this pier type of place. He soon went there, and realized the meaning was also that it occured at 19:08 (showing sunset). Lucky for him, it was one year ago, so he went to the same place and time (though a rainstorm). ES later finally finds out that he went through post-traumatic stress disorder after the death of his girlfriend, and was finally getting back to normal because of her help to find out details about that girl. They go through a few adventures, and then finally ES realizes she likes JO, but that's when she finds out about the death. So, JO goes off to Japan to learn to make sushi and when he returns, they finally get together. It was a cute movie, and I liked it. I also realized how Korean movies are really long! But regardless, cute storyline, and the ending was quite realistic, since he went away and wasn't just having a rebound scenario (same with her, since she recently had broken up with her boyfriend). Before they got together, they resolved all their previous relationships. So, I give this movie a 5 out of 5 stars because of realistic-ness and sensitive storyline.

I'm off,

- B

I Am Legend

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So, I just finished another really good drama! Though, I did not like the vagueness of the ending for the romance element, the main idea behind the drama, of independence, was well portrayed even till the end. Anyways, so this drama was called I Am Legend. It was mainly about Jun Seol Hee and her struggle to get a divorce from her husband, as well as trying to make something of her 'ajhumma band'. Her husband, Cha Ji Wook, is a big-shot lawyer, so it was very difficult for her to finally get her divorce, however throughout the proceedings, Jang Tae Hyun and her band mates helped her. Though, in the end she got the proof of JW cheating, she chose not to take revenge, and ended up getting her divorce and freedom from the demanding family. Initially she started this battle because the family wouldn't let her give up her bone marrow since she was in the middle of fertility treatment (she was only able to marry into the 'rich' family since she was pregnant, but ended up having a miscarriage, and then her husband became distant). In the end, she wanted it for herself too, for her own humility and independence. It was a very good drama about women's lives in their 30's, and how they faced their hardships and left their reality by their music. After the divorce was finalized, SH became closer to TH, but there was no real ending for them (they did confess their feelings though, but she gave up on it since he would lose his son to his ex-wife if he persued a relationship with SH or anyone). In anycase, there was some romance in this drama, and twisted fate, since it was SH's husband and TH's ex-wife that ended up having an affair. How twisted is that? In the end though, JW broke up with TH's ex-wife and realized he cared about SH afterall, but by this point, she was over him (no, he did not do anything crazy to get in SH and TH's way, in fact, he was very kind and helped her out during another trial later on). Anyways, regardless of the lack of romance, it was a very good drama, which showed that you can make it big even in your 30's (as an ajhumma). I liked the focus on the main character and the character development into independence. I also, really liked the music from th "Comeback Madonna" band. I've downloaded it already! Anyways, I give this drama a 4.5 out of 5 stars just because of the lack of closure in the end for SH and TH.

I'm off,

- B

Attention Please!

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So, I finished another drama today. I honestly found this drama to be OK, but all in all it was a nice comedy to enjoy. It was full of life lessons, such as 'keep at it'. The drama was Attention Please!. It was basically about the journey of becoming a flight attendant. The main character was Misaki Youko. Youko was originally a tom boy, that was part of a rock band, but because the boy she liked told her (jokingly) that he wanted to see her in a flight attendant uniform, she decided to apply. She got in, but it was a tough journey. She got into plenty of trouble, made lots of friends, and of course found a new boy to love (much better choice!). There were various other characters in the drama, which showed other issues women face everyday such as falling for a guy, or weight control. It was definitely worth a watch, though not my cup of tea (not really a drama that kept me glued to the computer screen!). So, I give this drama at 3.5 out of 5 stars.

I'm off,

- B

Yoo Ah In as Moon Jae Shin

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I just couldn't help but post a picture of Yoo Ah In in Sungkyunkwan Scandal as Moon Jae Shin! Not only did I think he was totally attractive in this drama, but he also had the sweetest character! He was always there for Yoon Hee, but he also loved her silently. His character development in the drama was excellent! He was always so angry and misconceived in the drama at first (of course his bestfriend was always there for him). But slowly, but surely, he changed his outlook on life. He became so much sweeter and protective. I just really liked his character, and Yoo Ah In acted! Of course, I cannot forget how great he looks with the long hair! He had so many soft sides to him, that I just really loved! So, that is why I chose this picture. I really wanted to find a picture where he is smiling with his teeth showing, but unfortunately could not find one. Once I do, it will be on here! I think I'm so attracted to him, because he reminds me a little of my bf, but that's another story (hehe). For now, enjoy staring ladies! He is a hottie for sure! =)

I'm off,

- B

Sungkyunkwan Scandal

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I just finished another excellent drama called Sungkyunkwan Scandal. At first, I did not want to start watching a historical period drama, but this one was really worth checking out! It is sort of like the Japanese Hana Kimi, where a girl dresses as a boy to enter an all boys school. However, back in those times, girls were not allowed to enter school at all, and so Kim Yoon Hee enterted the Sungkyunkwan school under her brother's name, so that she could make money and get medical supplies for her sick brother. So, throughout the drama, she pretended to be Kim Yoon Shik. Along the way, she met her two roommates, Lee Sun Joon and Moon Jae Shin (Geol Oh). She met SJ before entering the school, because she used to help students get into the school, by being a substitute exam taker (for money of course). But SJ caught her, and made her enter the school, due to her knowledge and writing ability. She met JS because he saved her, in her girl form when she was about to be robbed once. Somehow, the three ended up being roommates after entering the school. SJ is a Noron, which is the richest of the rich (nobleman), whereas JS was the guy that has been failing his year because he skips classes and is a rebel. There is also Goo Yong Ha, who is the most flamboyant and amusing character, and also JS's best friend since childhood. JS is a Soron, which is still upper class, whereas YH is just a regular middle class person, yet hides that through his dressing and appearance. The drama is very complicated, so I won't really get into the nitty gritty (you can watch it for that!), but the main idea is that YH enters the school disguised as a boy, and soon is acknoledged by everyone because she is well educated, and a caring person. The student body president, hates her and SJ, because he thinks they are know-it-all's that should not get so much attention (also because the woman he loves, falls for YH and his father is always obeying SJ's father as an underling). Either ways, in the end, the king orders the 4 to find a will left by his father. Turns out, YH's father and JS's brother, died protecting it. So, they set off on a mission to find it. In the meantime, SJ struggles with the fact that he is falling in love with a man (haha), and JS (already knowing she is a girl) falls for her as well. But, JS easily gives her up (though so sad! =( I liked him), when he realized that she loved SJ. Through many obstacles, SJ finally finds out that YH is a girl, and falls harder for her. They finally get together, but of course then they get the secret mission. In the meantime, JS is the modern Robin Hood, and there were many times the other three had to protect his identity (so glad he didn't die!). In the end, the even though the king finds the will, he burns it to protect YH's identity, and so, YH continues to live as a man inside the school doors (as a professor now), but married to SJ on the outside. It was a cute ending. I am glad things worked out for them. I definitely give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars. A definite watch, for anyone that loves reverse harems (like me!). There will be another post on JS hehe, because he was just too cute! Look forward to it!

I'm off,

- B

Secret Garden

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So, I finished another awesome drama last night! I would have posted last night, as soon as I finished it, but my poor laptop was wheezing again. *sigh*. But anyways, it was a really nice drama! It actually got me to feel that 'butterfly' feeling again for a drama couple! It was so cute. The drama was Secret Garden. It was mainly about Gil Ra Im, a stuntwoman and Kim Joo Won a department store CEO. They live completely different lives, but somehow, due to his cousin (who is a singer, Oska) has to meet RI by accident, thinking she is the actress. JW falls for RI right away, because of her uniqueness. She is not like other girls. She is not rich, but she loves her job as a stuntwoman. Though, other girls dress up and care for their bodies, she is covered in scars. Her boss likes her too. But, in the end, she falls for JW's constant following and advances! There is even a sense of magic, as RI's late father, makes RI and JW swap bodies everytime it rains. It made for a lot of humour. But, near the end, RI actually gets hurt in the making of a movie, and so, JW sacrifices his life and finds rain, so that she can live on as him. But, somehow they switch back because the father thanked them both, and let them live. However, JW loses his memories from the time he was 21, when RI's father saved his life, but died himself (due to this, JW actually became claustrophobic to elevators). Though JW's mother never ended up approving, they got a court marriage done, and they had 3 cute kids. What I really liked about this drama, was that it did not end in a typical, happily ever after manner. It ended with the JW's mom still not accepting, but accepting the kids, and yet the couple loving eachother nonetheless. The ending was cute too, where it showed how JW actually first met RI. It was at her father's funeral, 13 years ago. He was there for her when she was asleep at the funeral hall. It was a great ending. I also liked the other couple and their interactions, where Oska and Yoon Seul had a misunderstanding in the past, but it took them 15 years to finally get engaged and be happy! It just shows, that you can always have a downfall through a misunderstanding, so fix it as soon as you can, or you may never get a chance. Lucky for them, they got another chance. Overall, it was a great drama. I wasn't really inclined to watch it, as I'm not a big fan of fantasy in a drama, but this was really cute! I loved it! I give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars! Definitely a must see, for all you love crazy kids out there! =)... That's it for now.

I'm off,

- B

Yankee-kun to Megane-chan

Hey Everone!

Today, I finished another drama called Yankee-kun to Megane-chan. It was a very funny drama, that helped me through a tough morning yesterday. I realized I lost a friend forever, and it was a little painful for me. Though, I suppose I should live by "whatever is meant to happen, will happen", I guess it still hurt to lose a friend I once considered a close friend. Anyways, watching this drama helped me get away from reality long enough and have some laughs long enough, to cheer me up and think straight. I realized, I should just leave things be, and move on! Today, I finished the drama, and was very happy. This drama was about Shinagawa and Adachi. Shinagawa is current yankee (fights a lot), whereas Adachi is a reformed yankee, and tries to help Shinagawa out. The drama does not have much of love story line, other than hints here and there, such as the Shinagawa-Adachi pair up. But, regardless, it was a great comedy, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it! I wouldn't suggest this drama to those who want a romantic drama, however, it is definitely talking about a lot of troubles teens face as well as how important friends are. It's a very light drama, with common topics on life. I would suggest this drama, only if you want something light to watch in your free time. I give this drama a 4.5 out of 5 stars (since not romantic enough). That's all!

I'm off,

- B

I Really, Really Like You

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Just finished a wonderful drama! This one was beginning to upset me, but in the end it was the ending I wanted! The drama was called I Really, Really Like You (Jin Jja Jin Jja Joh Ah Hae). I really enjoyed it. It started off with Yeo Bong Soon (also known as Yeo Yoon Hee) meeting Chang Jon Won in her random forest home. Then Nam Bong Gi arrived because it turned out JW was the president's son and BG is a presidential guard. Though, at first BG did not know who JW was, later he found out after they returned to Seoul. At the beginning, BS is soon as a village girl, who can cook, but has always lived her life with her grandma in the forest area. However, after her grandma passes away, she realizes she does not know what to do. At the same time, the last words her grandma said, was that her mom and dad are still alive and to go find them. For a long time, she thought the president was her father because of a picture taken many years ago with him. However, she fell in love with JW, and when she realized he was the president's son, she freaked out. But, turned out the president found BS when she was baby and raised her for a few years, then left her with the grandma to raise her. Things calmed down, however the issue was that JW was married to a woman that had dementia. As well, BG started falling for BS, but never told her because he did not want to tell her while she loved another man. Though in the end, (thank goodness), she came to her senses when BG almost died and realized that she had feelings for him afterall. JW explained that he felt lost and lonely without his wife, Ji Soo, and to not lose what she's always had. She then realizes her feelings for BG, and soon after, they finally get together. It was such a sweet drama. I had to admit, my favourite part about it, was when BG gave BS a teddy bear that can connect to a cell phone. When on speaker phone, it mouths what is being said. It was the cutest and sweetest thing ever! I'm so glad it was BG that she ended up with, and not JW. It would have been too complicated and BG is sooo sweet! As well, I'm glad that BS was a good chef, but did not get to reach all the way up without learning proper skills. That was a good aspect of the drama as well. So, after saying all this, it is pretty obvious that I give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars! That's it for now!

I'm off,

- B

Mary Stayed Out All Night

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Once again, I have finished another drama! This drama was really cute. Definitely not a tear jerker like Baking King, Kim Tak Gu. I don't think I ever really cried for this drama, but I did get teary once in a while. This drama was Mary Stayed Out All Night. It was about a girl named Wi Mae Ri (Mary) and a guy named Kang Moo Kyul. They meet literally due to a car accident, where MR accidentally hits MK. They end up meeting a few times after that by coincidence. MK is a music composer, whereas MR is just a simple girl that happens to have a father that has a lot of debt! MK and MR do not fall in love at first, but through a series of unusual events, such as pretending to be married, since her father and his childhood friend want her to marry the childhood friend's son. There is a lot crazy background to that story, because the childhood friend actually liked MR's mother, and since she has a remarkable resemblance, he wanted her to marry into the family! The two fathers try to force these two together, but MR falls for MK (as does he). They go through many obstacles, but fortunately, in the end, they end up together. Though, it was not a fairy tale ending (i.e. no marriage), but it was more realistic. What I loved about the drama though, was the music! Amazing OSTs indeed! I am off to downloading the songs now. So, overall, I give this drama a 5 out of 5 stars!

I'm off,

- B