Tempted Again / Tamna the Island

Rating: *****

Genre: Period Drama
Episodes: 16
Cast: Seo woo (Jang Beo Jin), Im Joo Hwan (Park Kyu), Pierre Deporte (William Spencer), Lee Sun Ho (Yan Kawamura)


"The drama is based on a manhwa with the same title. Tamna the Island is set in 17th-century Joseon times as a young English castaway, William, comes to the island and meets Jang Beo Jin, Park Kyu, and Yan. The name "Tamna" refers to what is now called Jeju."

I've glanced over this drama many times and was never really interested in it. To be completely honest it has just about the most boring synopsis in the world. However, I really enjoyed it. I was surprised how much I loved it. Now normally I would take off points if it had cultural references that weren't around back then. Considering it was very consistent, though, I'll let them off. The script was very fun and the plot wasn't stressful like some dramas are.

On another note, I found the names pretty funny. William mistakes "Beo Jin" for "virgin" and "Park Kyu" for "f*** you" in the beginning, and every time after that I kept hearing his versions of their names. It was pretty amusing. In any case, this is definitely a drama to check out. It may have a boring synopsis, but it's a really wonderful story.

Itazura na Kiss/ It Started With a Kiss/ Playful Kiss

What can I possibly say about this series?

Insanity. Insanity. Insanity!

As far as I know there is the original manga (Itazura na Kiss), the anime (Itazura na Kiss), the Japanese live version (Itazura na Kiss), and the Taiwanese live version (It Started With a Kiss). So that's four versions of the same story. But, no, that's not enough. Let's add another =.="

Look, I absolutely loved the series. I watched both the anime and the Taiwanese versions of it. In fact, I've even skimmed the manga a few times. However, I don't think I can handle another version of the same story. So, unfortunately my loves I will have to decline watching the Korean version Playful Kiss that is now airing. I'm sure it's a great version, but I've already watched it two times and read it once. I am all kissed out lol!


However, I invite you to watch the series as well as the other versions. Remember to support them by buying their Manga/DVDs!

Manga: http://manga.animea.net/itazura-na-kiss.html
Taiwan Version: http://www.mysoju.com/it-started-with-a-kiss/
Japanese Version: http://www.mysoju.com/itazura-na-kiss/
Anime: http://www.animecrazy.net/itazura-na-kiss-anime
Korean Version: http://www.mysoju.com/mischievous-kiss/

Licensing Issues/ Endless Love

Although the licensing issue is still up in the air, I have been able to watch it on viikii. You'll have to find where to find them on your own though. Anyway, I just have to say that it is still going really well. I'm still in love with this series.

On another note, I found Endless Love a real treat. Although it's not on the front page of viikii, and I don't remember how I came across it, I really enjoyed it. The drama is just so cute. It is a drama from Taiwan I believe. If you have time you should watch it with me. It's still airing, though, so I cannot review it just yet.


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Good Job, Good Job / Job Well Done

Rating: ****

Genre: Romance, Drama, Family
Episodes: 40
Cast: Kim Seung Soo, Chae Rim, Kim Jung Hwa, Seo Hyo Rim, Uhm Ki Joon

"Lee Kang Joo is a single mother who was abandoned by her previous boyfriend, Yoo Ho Nam. Ho Nam forgot that Kang Joo was pregnant with his child and went abroad to study. When Ho Nam returns to Korea, he wants to pick up where he left off his relationship with Kang Joo. However, Kang Joo, is not as willing to start over with Ho Nam. Choi Seung Hun is the son of Jung Soo Hee who is Kang Joo's mentor and boss. He has been pursuing Kang Joo for a while and hits a roadblock when Kang Joo's ex returns. "

Let me just state real quick that I normally don't even bother watching dramas like this. A drama with 40 episodes is kind of tough. There's always a huge amount of drama and it seems like there is a constant state of waves crashing over you. Truthfully, I have no idea how I ended up watching this series. However, I must say, it did keep me occupied. I sat down for the first episode and barely was able to tear myself away from the computer screen in order to go to bed. The acting, cast, production, and plot was great. However, since the drama was way too full of drama for my unique taste I can't give it a five star rating. I have to admit that it was definitely a drama worth watching. I was kind of hoping for Byul to have the baby brother that she wanted though lol...

Sungkyankwan Scandal license issues

Just as sungkyunkwan scandal was getting good, license issues became a problem on viikii and now the subtitles are unavailable in the US. That being said, I'm quite upset as I was really looking forward to watching the next episode (#7) with English subs. I'm hoping that some good souls will translate this series somewhere other than viikii that way we can all enjoy it on a regular basis instead of waiting until god knows when. :/

I guess I'll have to watch it raw until it starts being subbed again.

King Of Baking, Kim Tak Goo

Rating: *****

Genre: Baking, Bread, Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 30
Cast: Choi Ja Hye, Eugene, Lee Young Ah, Yoon Si Yoon, Joo Won

"Kim Tak Goo is the eldest son of Goo In Jong, the president of Samhwa Enterprise, a legend in the baking industry. Although he is an extremely talented baker and seemed destined to succeed his father as president, Goo In Jong's family plotted to rob him of his inheritance because he was born to In Jong's mistress. Tak Goo's determination to become number one in the baking industry drives him to rebuild his career from scratch despite the many trials he faces."

I've just watched the finale and I just have to say that I absolutely loved it. The cast, script, and production was all wonderful. I really enjoyed the story and I'm sure you will to. I know some people stopped watching it because they found out that Eugene wasn't the lead female, but in all honesty I think Eugene was perfectly casted in her role. I don't think Eugene would have matched the character opposite of Kim Tak Goo. Even though I figured out the ending way before I watched the finale, this drama just made me smile. I whole-heartedly recommend this drama.

Road Number 1

Rating: *****

Genre: Korean War, Romance, Drama
Episodes: 20
Cast: Choi Min Soo, Kim Ha Neul, So Ji Sub, Son Chang Min, Yoon Kye Sang

"Based on the events occurring around “Route 1”, which lies between Seoul and Pyongyang. The story about Officer Lee Jang Woo who finds himself in a war that he is not prepared for in order to protect Soo Yeon, the woman he has known and loved since youth. However, he is able to put it past him and he displays extraordinary survival skills, friendship, cooperation and ideology under brutal war conditions. Soo Yeon awaits Jang Woo's return, but eventually gets engaged to Tae Ho. When Jang Woo returns alive, however, Tae Ho discovers Jang Woo and Soo Yeon's unbreakable bond and feels betrayed."


I'll be honest in saying I was never really interested in this story. I was just bored one day and decided to give it a try since I heard good things about it. Well, I have to say, I'm glad I got bored. This drama is one of the best war dramas I've seen. I think a lot of melodramas get too caught up in the drama that they forget that it's supposed to be sweet as well. This drama really got a step ahead in the fact that it delivered a very balanced story. The bitterness of war and death was balanced perfectly with comradery and romance. I normally don't give melodramas the time of day, but this drama was definitely worth watching... Be advised, though, some of the scenes are very gory.